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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


Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How large is the average lion pride?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Why do some males have black manes?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How do lions kill their prey?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions attack elephants?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions have enemies?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions communicate well?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions territorial?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What is the normal life span of a lion?