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 the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions swim?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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How fast are cheetahs?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
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What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is a hippo?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are leopards territorial?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
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