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
Do lions scavenge?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Can lions swim?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do Suni have any predators?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How fast can impalas run?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Suni social animals?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What does a Serval eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
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