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
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What does a Serval look like?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What does a Serval eat?
When do young lions become independent?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can lions climb trees?
What do hippos eat?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
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