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
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions swim?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are hippos dangerous?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What do impalas eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How big do Serval get?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How fast can Elands run?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Elands dangerous?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do lions communicate well?
What is a Klipspringer?
How big are porcupines?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are Warthogs fast?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are lions territorial?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?