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 all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions territorial?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can lions climb trees?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How big can hippos get?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How long do Suni live?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How fast can impalas run?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are Servals social animals?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is a Suni?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?