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
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions communicate well?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How big do Serval get?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is a Suni?
What is a Serval?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How fast can impalas run?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Serval endangered?
What do Elands look like?
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