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?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How long do Suni live?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do lions have enemies?
Are leopards territorial?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What do Suni eat?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How big do Serval get?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions climb trees?
Can the female lion roar?
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