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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions communicate well?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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How fast can cheetahs run?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can the female lion roar?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do elephants have good memories?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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Do baboons migrate?
How big do Serval get?
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How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is a Brown Hyena?
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