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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
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