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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


Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do lions move around during the day?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Can lions swim?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Can lions climb trees?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions scavenge?

Are lions territorial?

Are lions cannibalistic?

When do young lions become independent?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions communicate well?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions often become man eaters?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?