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
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
When do young lions become independent?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How big can hippos get?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How big do Serval get?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is a Serval?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
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