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 are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Honey Badger?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do impalas eat?
Do lions communicate well?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is an Aardwolf?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are impalas endangered?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is a Klipspringer?
How long do Suni live?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
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