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?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions climb trees?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How fast can Elands run?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are impalas endangered?
Are Suni endangered?
Do lions move around during the day?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What do Elands look like?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Serval endangered?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How fast can impalas run?
How big are porcupines?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are leopards territorial?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Why do some males have black manes?
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