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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 are lions breeding habits?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

When do young lions become independent?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions scavenge?

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

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions attack elephants?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

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

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions have enemies?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions often become man eaters?

How do lions kill their prey?