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 lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What do hippos eat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What do Suni eat?
Are Suni endangered?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
Are impalas endangered?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do cheetahs eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
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