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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 communicate well?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are lions cannibalistic?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

When do young lions become independent?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions move around during the day?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions attack elephants?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do lions have enemies?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Can the female lion roar?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?