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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


What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How large is the average lion pride?

When do young lions become independent?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are lions territorial?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

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

Can lions climb trees?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

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

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

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions communicate well?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Can the female lion roar?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions move around during the day?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?