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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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