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?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do lions kill their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is an impala?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do elephants have good memories?
What do Klipspringers eat?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How big do Serval get?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
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