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
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How fast can impalas run?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What does a Serval look like?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
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