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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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