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
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do Giraffes sleep?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is a Suni?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What do Elands look like?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are Suni endangered?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do porcupines eat?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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