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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions climb trees?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can cheetahs run?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
When do young lions become independent?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do Suni have any predators?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How often do elephants give birth?
How fast can Elands run?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do baboons migrate?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do elephants have good memories?
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