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 are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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How big can hippos get?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
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