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
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What do Elands eat?
How fast can Elands run?
What is a Honey Badger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is a Serval?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do lions communicate well?
What do impalas eat?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is a Klipspringer?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do Suni have any predators?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Can lions climb trees?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
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