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
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
How big are porcupines?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do elephants have good memories?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?