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
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
How big can hippos get?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
How fast can Elands run?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are leopards territorial?
Are lions territorial?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How big are porcupines?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions swim?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do Elands look like?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do Elands eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is an impala?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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