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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do porcupines eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is a hippo?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do elephants have good memories?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have enemies?
What is an Eland?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
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