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 is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
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Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
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How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What do Blue wildebeest eat?
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What is an Aardwolf?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are Serval endangered?
Can lions swim?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How fast can impalas run?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How fast can Elands run?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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What do spotted hyenas eat?
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