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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do baboons migrate?
How big are porcupines?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Elands eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do cheetahs eat?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is a Suni?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are cheetahs territorial?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
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