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 are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What do hippos eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What does a Serval look like?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Warthogs fast?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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