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 is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is an Eland?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How fast can impalas run?
Can lions swim?
What is a Suni?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do lions communicate well?
How big can hippos get?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are Servals social animals?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
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