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 have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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