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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 lions kill only when they are hungry?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

Why do some males have black manes?

When do young lions become independent?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Can lions climb trees?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions have enemies?

Can the female lion roar?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions scavenge?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions attack elephants?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions move around during the day?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions communicate well?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

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

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How large is the average lion pride?