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 lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
What is an impala?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do Suni have any predators?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What does a Serval eat?
Are impalas endangered?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are hippos dangerous?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What are lions breeding habits?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Elands look like?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Can lions swim?
What is a hippo?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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