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 is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do they attack other predators?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
What do impalas eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How long do Suni live?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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