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 attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are Suni social animals?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are lions territorial?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do porcupines eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
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