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 lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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Are Elands dangerous?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is a Serval?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What does a Serval eat?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do impalas eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How fast can impalas run?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is an Eland?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are leopards territorial?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is a Honey Badger?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
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