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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What does a Serval eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can lions climb trees?
How fast can impalas run?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Serval endangered?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are lions territorial?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
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