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 territorial?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can the female lion roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Are cheetahs territorial?
Can lions climb trees?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How big are porcupines?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is a Suni?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are leopards territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How do lions kill their prey?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are lions breeding habits?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
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