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 the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What do Elands eat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How fast are cheetahs?
How fast can Elands run?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Suni eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is an impala?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How fast can hyaena run?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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