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 lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is a Honey Badger?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do Elands eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What does a Serval eat?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
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