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?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do hippos eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do lions have enemies?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Can lions swim?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is a Klipspringer?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How fast are cheetahs?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
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