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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions communicate well?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
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What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is a Klipspringer?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do lions attack elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are Suni endangered?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How big are porcupines?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are lions territorial?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do baboons migrate?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
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