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
How do lions kill their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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How big can hippos get?
How big do Serval get?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Are spotted hyenas social animals?
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What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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When do young lions become independent?
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Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
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Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do leopards roar?
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What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
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What is a hippo?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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