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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


Can lions swim?

Are lions territorial?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions communicate well?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions have enemies?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

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

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

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

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

How large is the average lion pride?

Why do some males have black manes?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions move around during the day?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Can the female lion roar?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

How often do female lions produce cubs?

How do lions kill their prey?

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

When do young lions become independent?

Which habitat to lions prefer?