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
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions have enemies?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Suni social animals?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do porcupines eat?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How big are porcupines?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do Elands look like?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How big can hippos get?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do impalas eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
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