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
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are leopards territorial?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is an Aardwolf?
How big can hippos get?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do impalas eat?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do lions communicate well?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do leopards roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
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