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 lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is an impala?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
What do impalas eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do lions scavenge?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How big are porcupines?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
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