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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is a hippo?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How fast can Elands run?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
When do young lions become independent?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What do Elands eat?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How do lions kill their prey?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do lions scavenge?
How do Elephants Communicate?
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