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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
When do young lions become independent?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do Elands look like?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How big are porcupines?
Can lions climb trees?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How big can hippos get?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are impalas endangered?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do lions have enemies?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
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