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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What do hippos eat?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How fast are cheetahs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What do Elands look like?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are hippos dangerous?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How long do Suni live?
When do young lions become independent?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is a Serval?
Are leopards territorial?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
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