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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


Can lions swim?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions scavenge?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions attack elephants?

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

What are lions breeding habits?

Are lions territorial?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

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

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

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Why do some males have black manes?

When do young lions become independent?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?