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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 eat carrion?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

What are lions breeding habits?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Can lions climb trees?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are lions territorial?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Can lions swim?

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

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions have enemies?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

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

What is the normal life span of a lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Why do some males have black manes?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?