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 normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What do Elands eat?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are Suni social animals?
Do elephants have good memories?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is a Serval?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is an Aardwolf?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions move around during the day?
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