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 the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do they attack other predators?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How fast can Elands run?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do leopards roar?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Servals social animals?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Suni eat?
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