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?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can the female lion roar?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do Elands eat?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How fast are cheetahs?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What do hippos eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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