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 distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval look like?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do impalas eat?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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