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?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is a Serval?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do lions eat carrion?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do baboons migrate?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What does a Serval look like?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is a Suni?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
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