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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do Suni have any predators?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do hippos eat?
Are Servals social animals?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do porcupines eat?
How big can hippos get?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
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