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
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why do some males have black manes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions territorial?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Elephants Communicate?
How fast can Elands run?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How big can hippos get?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What does a Serval eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are Servals social animals?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is a Suni?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do Elands eat?
How fast can impalas run?
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