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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.
Lions Mating - Kruger Park

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do lions scavenge?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Can lions swim?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions have enemies?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How do lions kill their prey?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions attack elephants?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions communicate well?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are lions territorial?

How large is the average lion pride?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What are lions breeding habits?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Why do some males have black manes?

When do young lions become independent?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?