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 use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have enemies?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is a Serval?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do cheetahs eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do impalas eat?
How big can hippos get?
Are impalas endangered?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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