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 often become man eaters?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How big are porcupines?
Are leopards territorial?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do they attack other predators?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is a Suni?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What does a Serval look like?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do leopards roar?
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