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 the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do they attack other predators?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How big are porcupines?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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