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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do lions move around during the day?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
What is a Klipspringer?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are impalas endangered?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Suni social animals?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What do Elands look like?
Do they attack other predators?
Are Servals social animals?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is an Aardwolf?
How big are porcupines?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do elephants have good memories?
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