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 there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are Servals social animals?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do baboons migrate?
Can lions swim?
Do they attack other predators?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What do porcupines eat?
Do lions have enemies?
What is an Eland?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Suni endangered?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What do Elands eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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