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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


Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

At what age are lions sexually mature?

When do young lions become independent?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions have enemies?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions scavenge?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

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

Can the female lion roar?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How do lions kill their prey?

Can lions climb trees?

Why do some males have black manes?

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

Do lions attack elephants?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions move around during the day?

Are lions territorial?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Can lions swim?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are lions breeding habits?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?