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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Suni social animals?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How fast can impalas run?
Do lions have enemies?
What is an Eland?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are impalas endangered?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How fast can Elands run?
How often do elephants give birth?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is a hippo?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do hippos eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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