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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?

Do lions scavenge?

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

Is lion cub mortality high?

Can the female lion roar?

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

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

When do young lions become independent?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions have enemies?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How large is the average lion pride?

How do lions kill their prey?

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

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

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

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions eat carrion?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can lions swim?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions communicate well?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


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

Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?

What are lions breeding habits?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are Honey Badgers endangered?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are cheetahs territorial?

How fast can impalas run?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?

What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?

What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?

When do hyaenas hunt?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

Do baboons migrate?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

Are Aardwolves endangered?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

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

How much does a leopard eat per day?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is an Eland?

What is a Honey Badger?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

Are leopards territorial?

How big do Klipspringers get?

Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?