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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


Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

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

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

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

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions communicate well?

Can the female lion roar?

How large is the average lion pride?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions scavenge?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are lions territorial?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions have enemies?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Why do some males have black manes?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

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

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions eat carrion?