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
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is an Aardwolf?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is a Suni?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How big can hippos get?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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