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 lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
How do lions kill their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
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Do leopards mark their territories?
What does a Serval look like?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How fast can Elands run?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
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