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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


When do young lions become independent?

Do lions have enemies?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions communicate well?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Are lions territorial?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

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

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

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Why do some males have black manes?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Can lions climb trees?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions move around during the day?

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

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What is the size of the average lion litter?