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
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions attack elephants?
How big are porcupines?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do baboons migrate?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
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