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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


What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions attack elephants?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions communicate well?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

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

Do lions eat carrion?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How do lions kill their prey?

Why do some males have black manes?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Can lions climb trees?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

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

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

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?