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 large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is an impala?
Do leopards mark their territories?
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What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How big can hippos get?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are leopards territorial?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do porcupines eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is a Klipspringer?
What do hippos eat?
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