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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 all male lions possess a mane?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Can lions climb trees?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions move around during the day?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Can lions swim?

Are lions territorial?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can the female lion roar?

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

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

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

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions scavenge?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions have enemies?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions eat carrion?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

At what age are lions sexually mature?