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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions attack elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Serval endangered?
What do hippos eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do Suni have any predators?
What do Elands eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is a Honey Badger?
How fast can impalas run?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
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