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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are Elands dangerous?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do lions eat carrion?
How fast can impalas run?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are lions cannibalistic?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
Can the female lion roar?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How big can hippos get?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How fast are cheetahs?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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