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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Are lions cannibalistic?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is an Eland?
Are Warthogs fast?
What does a Serval look like?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Suni social animals?
Do lions scavenge?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is an impala?
How fast can Elands run?
How long do Suni live?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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