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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is a Suni?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Servals social animals?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How fast can Elands run?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
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