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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions communicate well?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Suni endangered?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How fast can Elands run?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are lions territorial?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are leopards territorial?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
Can lions climb trees?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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