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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?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Can the female lion roar?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Are lions territorial?

Do lions communicate well?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Can lions climb trees?

Can lions swim?

Do lions have enemies?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

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

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do Buffalo have good memories?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Are Servals social animals?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

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

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What do Klipspringers eat?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

What are the pangolin's scales made of?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

How fast can hyaena run?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?

What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?

Are cheetahs territorial?

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

When do leopard cubs become independent?

Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?

How do spotted hyenas hunt?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions have enemies?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

How often do elephants give birth?