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
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have enemies?
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What are the main physical features of the leopard?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
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What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
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What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Are lions territorial?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are Servals social animals?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are Porcupines rodents?
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What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
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