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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Can lions climb trees?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do lions communicate well?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Can lions swim?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do leopards roar?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is a hippo?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do cheetahs eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How big do Klipspringers get?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do baboons migrate?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How fast can Elands run?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
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