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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is an Aardwolf?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do lions communicate well?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What do porcupines eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How big can hippos get?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Suni have any predators?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
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