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 normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is a hippo?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are Servals social animals?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is an impala?
How fast can impalas run?
What do Suni eat?
How long do Suni live?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are impalas endangered?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are Suni endangered?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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