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 have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is a hippo?
What is an impala?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What do Suni eat?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do Suni have any predators?
When do young lions become independent?
Are leopards territorial?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions scavenge?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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