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 are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is an impala?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do elephants have good memories?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
How big are porcupines?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How fast can impalas run?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are lions territorial?
What does a Serval look like?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni social animals?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What is an Eland?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are leopards territorial?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
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