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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


Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions eat carrion?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

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

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions have enemies?

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

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can lions climb trees?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions move around during the day?

Are lions territorial?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can lions swim?

What are lions breeding habits?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

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

What is the size of the average lion litter?

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

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Do lions communicate well?