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
Are lions cannibalistic?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How fast can impalas run?
Do leopards roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are lions territorial?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
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