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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 is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What are lions breeding habits?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can lions swim?

Are lions territorial?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

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

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How large is the average lion pride?

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

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions move around during the day?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

When do young lions become independent?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions have enemies?

Can the female lion roar?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions scavenge?

Why do some males have black manes?