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
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How large is the average lion pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What do hippos eat?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
Are leopards territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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