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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions swim?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a Suni?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is an impala?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
What does a Serval look like?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How often do elephants give birth?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What do Elands eat?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What do cheetahs eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is a hippo?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
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