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 size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Serval eat?
What is an impala?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is a Klipspringer?
When do young lions become independent?
Do baboons migrate?
Can lions swim?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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