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 often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions scavenge?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Elephants Communicate?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is a Honey Badger?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How big can hippos get?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How long do Suni live?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How big do Serval get?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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