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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are impalas endangered?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is an Aardwolf?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are hippos dangerous?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What do impalas eat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
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