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
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is a hippo?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What does a Serval eat?
What do Elands eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
How fast are cheetahs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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