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 are the preferred prey species of lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do hippos eat?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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When do young lions become independent?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is a Suni?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Servals social animals?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
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