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
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions cannibalistic?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
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Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
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Do baboons migrate?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do lions eat carrion?
How big can hippos get?
What is a Serval?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
Are impalas endangered?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can the female lion roar?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do lions scavenge?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
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Are spotted hyenas endangered?
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What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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