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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


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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Can the female lion roar?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can lions swim?

Do lions communicate well?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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

When do young lions become independent?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions often become man eaters?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions scavenge?

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

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Why do some males have black manes?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What do hippos eat?

Do leopards mark their territories?

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

How fast can cheetahs run?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Are leopards territorial?

Can Serval be kept as pets?

Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?

Do Suni have any predators?

What does a Serval look like?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?

What does a Serval eat?

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

Can lions climb trees?

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

Are lions territorial?

How often do elephants give birth?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

Are cheetahs solitary animals?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?