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 far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
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How fast can hyaena run?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What does a Serval look like?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do lions have enemies?
How big can hippos get?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do baboons migrate?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How fast can impalas run?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are leopards territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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