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
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a hippo?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are lions territorial?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
When do young lions become independent?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do hippos eat?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are leopards territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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