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 the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do lions kill their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Are Elands dangerous?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What do Elands eat?
Are lions territorial?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Suni eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Servals social animals?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
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