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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


What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions move around during the day?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions attack elephants?

When do young lions become independent?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions communicate well?

Are lions territorial?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

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

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions eat carrion?

How often do female lions produce cubs?