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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do elephants have good memories?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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