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?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Can the female lion roar?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What do Elands look like?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are impalas endangered?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do hippos eat?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Why do some males have black manes?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Suni eat?
What is an Eland?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is an impala?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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