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 kill their prey quickly?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs territorial?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How big are porcupines?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can lions climb trees?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is a Suni?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is a Serval?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do hippos eat?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What does a Serval look like?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
Are Warthogs fast?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is an Eland?
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