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
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is a Honey Badger?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do Suni eat?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What does a Serval look like?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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