Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Although either the male or the female can initiate copulation, it is by far more often the female that does.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do they attack other predators?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How often do elephants give birth?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do Suni have any predators?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do lions communicate well?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What do impalas eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are Suni social animals?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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