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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


Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What are lions breeding habits?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions attack elephants?

Why do some males have black manes?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

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

When do young lions become independent?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Can lions swim?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions communicate well?

How do lions kill their prey?

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

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions eat carrion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions move around during the day?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Can the female lion roar?