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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


Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

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

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are lions territorial?

Can lions climb trees?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions attack elephants?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions communicate well?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

Are lions cannibalistic?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions scavenge?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

Do lions have enemies?

What are lions breeding habits?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How do lions kill their prey?

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

Can lions swim?