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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


Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions scavenge?

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

Why do some males have black manes?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions have enemies?

Are lions territorial?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

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

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are lions breeding habits?

How do lions kill their prey?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Can the female lion roar?

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

Do lions often become man eaters?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions move around during the day?