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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions swim?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do Suni eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
What do hippos eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are Suni endangered?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
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