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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How big are porcupines?
What are lions breeding habits?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can lions climb trees?
Are Elands dangerous?
How big can hippos get?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What does a Serval eat?
How long do Suni live?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do baboons migrate?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do elephants have good memories?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
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