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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Suni endangered?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are impalas endangered?
What is a Honey Badger?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do leopards roar?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Can lions swim?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do lions scavenge?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When do young lions become independent?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
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