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 are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Elands look like?
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do Suni have any predators?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How fast can Elands run?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can lions swim?
What do Suni eat?
What do hippos eat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
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