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
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What do Suni eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Suni social animals?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are lions cannibalistic?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How fast can Elands run?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is a Honey Badger?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is a Serval?
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