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
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have enemies?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do Elands eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are Suni endangered?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How long do Suni live?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
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