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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.

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At what age are lions sexually mature?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions scavenge?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What are lions breeding habits?

Can lions climb trees?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

When do young lions become independent?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Can lions swim?

Do lions communicate well?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions eat carrion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are lions territorial?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

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