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
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have enemies?
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What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do impalas eat?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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What do Suni eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do Suni have any predators?
Can lions swim?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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What do Brown Hyenas eat?
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