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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Lactating females permit small cubs of any litter to suckle from them with no discrimination. Cubs of different ages may be seen suckling together from the same female.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions attack elephants?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How large is the average lion pride?

Why do some males have black manes?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Can lions swim?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

When do young lions become independent?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What are lions breeding habits?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions have enemies?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?