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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


Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are lions territorial?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do lions have enemies?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Can lions climb trees?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions scavenge?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can lions swim?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions move around during the day?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions communicate well?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How large is the average lion pride?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?