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
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
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