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 is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why do some males have black manes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are Serval endangered?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are Suni social animals?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is a Serval?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Can lions swim?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How big are porcupines?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
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