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 have enemies?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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How big do Klipspringers get?
What is a Serval?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How big are porcupines?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Elands look like?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What do impalas eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do Suni eat?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is an Eland?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are Elands dangerous?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
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