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 are lions breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What do Elands look like?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do they attack other predators?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do baboons migrate?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Servals social animals?
What does a Serval look like?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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