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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are impalas endangered?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do Suni eat?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Suni endangered?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is an Eland?
Do elephants have good memories?
Can the female lion roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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