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 preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How big are porcupines?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are leopards territorial?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Can the female lion roar?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
How long do Suni live?
How fast can hyaena run?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Suni social animals?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Suni have any predators?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are Warthogs fast?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
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