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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 size of the average lion litter?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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

Are lions territorial?

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

Do lions scavenge?

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

When do young lions become independent?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are lions breeding habits?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions communicate well?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions eat carrion?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

How do lions kill their prey?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can the female lion roar?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Can lions swim?