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 have enemies?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How big are porcupines?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Elands look like?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is an Aardwolf?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What do Suni eat?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Servals social animals?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are Suni social animals?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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