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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


How often do female lions produce cubs?

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

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions communicate well?

When do young lions become independent?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions scavenge?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions have enemies?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What are lions breeding habits?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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

Do lions eat carrion?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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

Do lions attack elephants?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?