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 all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is a Suni?
Do elephants have good memories?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is a hippo?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are leopards territorial?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are Warthogs fast?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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