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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 normal life span of a lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

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

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

Do lions scavenge?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Can lions swim?

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

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions attack elephants?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are lions territorial?

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

Why do some males have black manes?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

When do young lions become independent?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Can elephant tusks grow back?

Are impalas endangered?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

What is the lifespan of an impala?

Do leopards roar?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What do Elands eat?

Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?

Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

What do Suni eat?

How much does a leopard eat per day?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?

How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?

How fast can impalas run?

Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?

Are leopards territorial?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

What is a Honey Badger?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

How long do Suni live?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

Are Elands dangerous?