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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
How fast can impalas run?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
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