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
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
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May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is an Eland?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is an impala?
What is a hippo?
Are Warthogs fast?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
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How long do Suni live?
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