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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 is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are lions territorial?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions move around during the day?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions scavenge?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Can lions swim?

Do lions have enemies?

When do young lions become independent?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Can the female lion roar?

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

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions communicate well?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do Suni have any predators?

What do Klipspringers eat?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

When do young lions become independent?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

What is a Brown Hyena?

Are Servals social animals?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What do hippos eat?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?

What are some fun facts about Elephants?

What threats do Brown Hyenas face?

What is the lifespan of an impala?

Are Suni social animals?

Are Aardwolves endangered?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

Are Blue wildebeest endangered?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

How do spotted hyenas hunt?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?