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?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do lions kill their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Serval look like?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do they attack other predators?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How big are porcupines?
How long do Suni live?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
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