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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Servals social animals?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do Suni have any predators?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do baboons migrate?
What do Suni eat?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
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