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 speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What do Elands look like?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How big do Serval get?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do porcupines eat?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is an impala?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do Suni have any predators?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is a Suni?
What is a Brown Hyena?
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