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
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do young lions become independent?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How fast can hyaena run?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are leopards territorial?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are impalas endangered?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is a Honey Badger?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is an Aardwolf?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is a Serval?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
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