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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can impalas run?
Do Suni have any predators?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do Elands look like?
Are impalas endangered?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How big do Serval get?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can lions swim?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is a Suni?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do lions scavenge?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
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