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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.

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Is lion cub mortality high?

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Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions scavenge?

Can lions swim?

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What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions have enemies?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions communicate well?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do lions move around during the day?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

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How do lions kill their prey?

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