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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
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Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Serval endangered?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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What is a Suni?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
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What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
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Can lions climb trees?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do porcupines eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What does a Serval eat?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How long do Suni live?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
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How do spotted hyenas hunt?
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