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?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How big do Serval get?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do lions attack elephants?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How fast can impalas run?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is a hippo?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are Warthogs fast?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do lions eat carrion?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can lions swim?
What is a Honey Badger?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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