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 scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
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Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Serval endangered?
Are Elands dangerous?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are lions territorial?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is a Suni?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is an impala?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are Suni social animals?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are Suni endangered?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are impalas endangered?
What is an Eland?
How long do Suni live?
Do they attack other predators?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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