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
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Suni endangered?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is an Aardwolf?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How big do Serval get?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do they attack other predators?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do elephants have good memories?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Suni eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
When do young lions become independent?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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