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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


When do young lions become independent?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions scavenge?

Can the female lion roar?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions attack elephants?

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

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Are lions territorial?

Why do some males have black manes?

Can lions climb trees?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions communicate well?

How do lions kill their prey?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How large is the average lion pride?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions often become man eaters?