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 communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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How fast can hyaena run?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How fast can cheetahs run?
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Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are lions territorial?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How big are porcupines?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions attack elephants?
How fast can impalas run?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
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