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 kill their prey quickly?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How big can hippos get?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do Elands look like?
What is a Serval?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
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