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
Can lions swim?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is an Aardwolf?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How fast can impalas run?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
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