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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


Do all male lions possess a mane?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are lions cannibalistic?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can the female lion roar?

Can lions swim?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions scavenge?

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

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are lions territorial?

Why do some males have black manes?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions attack elephants?

How do lions kill their prey?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions move around during the day?

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

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

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are lions breeding habits?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How do lions kill their prey?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How large is the average lion pride?

What do impalas eat?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

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

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?

What do Elands eat?

How fast can impalas run?

Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?

What is a Mountain Reedbuck?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can lions climb trees?

What is an Eland?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are some fun facts about Elephants?

What is a Honey Badger?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

Do baboons migrate?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What is an Aardwolf?

Why do some males have black manes?

Can lions swim?

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?