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?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do cheetahs eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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