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?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
What are lions breeding habits?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is an impala?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are leopards territorial?
What is a Honey Badger?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is a hippo?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How big are porcupines?
What are lions breeding habits?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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