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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is a Suni?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How big can hippos get?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do elephants have good memories?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How big are porcupines?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do Suni have any predators?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are impalas endangered?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
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