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
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Suni endangered?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How big are porcupines?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What does a Serval look like?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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