Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At one time lions occurred in Europe and the Middle East. They became extinct in Israel in the 13th century, in Pakistan in the early 1840s, in Iraq in about 1914 and in Iran in 1941. They were once widespread in India, but the last remaining lions are the endangered group of less than 200 animals found in the Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in the state of Gujarat.More frequently asked questions on the Lion
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How do lions kill their prey?
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Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can the female lion roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
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