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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions attack elephants?
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How long do Suni live?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Can lions swim?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are leopards territorial?
Are Serval endangered?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do elephants have good memories?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
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