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 all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions swim?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is an Eland?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is a Suni?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How big are porcupines?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Elands dangerous?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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