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
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do Elands eat?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What do impalas eat?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What does a Serval eat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards roar?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
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