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
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have enemies?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is an Aardwolf?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How fast can Elands run?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
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