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 female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Suni social animals?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How fast can impalas run?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
What does a Serval look like?
What do Elands eat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How big do Serval get?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What does a Serval eat?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
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