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 have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are Servals social animals?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do elephants have good memories?
When do young lions become independent?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is a hippo?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Suni social animals?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is an Eland?
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