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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What does a Serval look like?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do impalas eat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni social animals?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do Elands look like?
How fast can Elands run?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do leopards roar?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
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