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 normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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What is an impala?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do lions eat carrion?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do baboons migrate?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
When do young lions become independent?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do cheetahs eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
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What do Aardwolves eat?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Can lions climb trees?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
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Is leopard cub mortality high?
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