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 communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Suni social animals?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What does a Serval eat?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do porcupines eat?
How big are porcupines?
Do lions have enemies?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
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