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 kill only when they are hungry?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions communicate well?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are Suni endangered?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are leopards territorial?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How often do elephants give birth?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What does a Serval eat?
What is an Aardwolf?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How fast are cheetahs?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
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