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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is a Klipspringer?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are Elands dangerous?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
When do young lions become independent?
Are Serval endangered?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do Elands eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How fast are cheetahs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What do hippos eat?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
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