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
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
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What do Elands look like?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What are lions breeding habits?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions have enemies?
What do porcupines eat?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How fast can Elands run?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is an Eland?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are Suni endangered?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How big can hippos get?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
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What do cheetahs eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
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