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
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
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What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How fast can Elands run?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How fast can hyaena run?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
When do young lions become independent?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do they attack other predators?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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