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How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Lions are nocturnal animals and need plenty of rest to help them hunt and get through their days, and therefore sleep an average of 15-20 hours a day.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

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

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are lions territorial?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can lions climb trees?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Can the female lion roar?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can lions swim?

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