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 biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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What is an Aardwolf?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do leopards roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How do Elephants Communicate?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do hippos eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is a hippo?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are lions breeding habits?
How fast can impalas run?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What does a Serval look like?
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