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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?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Why do some males have black manes?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can the female lion roar?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are lions territorial?

How do lions kill their prey?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

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

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Can lions swim?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions scavenge?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

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

Do lions often become man eaters?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions eat carrion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

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What is the lifespan of an impala?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

What are the main physical features of the leopard?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

Do lions move around during the day?

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

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

Are Elands dangerous?

How much does a leopard eat per day?

What are the pangolin's scales made of?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

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Do baboons migrate?

Can lions climb trees?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

Do lions have enemies?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

Do leopards roar?

What do spotted hyenas eat?

Are Warthogs fast?

What is a Mountain Reedbuck?

How long do Suni live?

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

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

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

Do lions attack elephants?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

How far can cheetah run at top speed?

Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?