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 all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What does a Serval eat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What does a Serval look like?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do they attack other predators?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions have enemies?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How fast can Elands run?
Are leopards territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are Elands dangerous?
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