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
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do lions kill their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Servals social animals?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do hippos eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are Serval endangered?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How big can hippos get?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is a Klipspringer?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is a Brown Hyena?
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