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 the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is a Honey Badger?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is an Aardwolf?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What do porcupines eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
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