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 are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the female lion roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is an impala?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How long do Suni live?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
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What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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Are lions territorial?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
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