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
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
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?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is a Serval?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How big are porcupines?
Are Suni endangered?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is an Eland?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
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