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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


Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

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

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

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

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

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How do lions kill their prey?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are lions breeding habits?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

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

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Can the female lion roar?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions scavenge?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions territorial?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?