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?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What does a Serval eat?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
Are hippos dangerous?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How long do Suni live?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do they attack other predators?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is a Brown Hyena?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is an impala?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do young lions become independent?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
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