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 large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions often become man eaters?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Elands dangerous?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do baboons migrate?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Serval endangered?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do Elephants Communicate?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How big do Serval get?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
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