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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do impalas eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are hippos dangerous?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How big do Serval get?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Serval?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
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