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
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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What does a Serval look like?
Do lions eat carrion?
What do Elands eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards roar?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How long do Suni live?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do Suni have any predators?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do porcupines eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What do Elands look like?
How fast can hyaena run?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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