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
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are leopards territorial?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is a Serval?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is an Eland?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How big do Serval get?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is a Suni?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How fast can Elands run?
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