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 is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do they attack other predators?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can lions swim?
How fast are cheetahs?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is a Suni?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What do cheetahs eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
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