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
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How long do Suni live?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do Elands look like?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
What is an impala?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Can lions swim?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is a hippo?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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