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 are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can the female lion roar?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Serval endangered?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How big can hippos get?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is a Klipspringer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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