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 is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What do cheetahs eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do Suni eat?
What does a Serval look like?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni social animals?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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