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 lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do baboons migrate?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do they attack other predators?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How big can hippos get?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is an impala?
How long do Suni live?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is a Honey Badger?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions scavenge?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do elephants have good memories?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
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