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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.
Lions Mating - Kruger Park

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions scavenge?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions have enemies?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Can the female lion roar?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Are lions territorial?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions communicate well?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Can lions swim?

Why do some males have black manes?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions move around during the day?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

How large is the average lion pride?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How do lions kill their prey?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Can lions climb trees?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do other predators prey upon leopard?

How big are porcupines?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What do porcupines eat?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

How big do Klipspringers get?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

What is an Aardwolf?

What are lions breeding habits?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

Are impalas endangered?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

What do Suni eat?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

Do they attack other predators?

Are cheetahs territorial?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Are Aardwolves social animals?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

Do baboons migrate?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?

Are Honey Badgers endangered?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How fast can impalas run?

Are Aardwolves endangered?