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 the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
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Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is an impala?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How fast can impalas run?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are impalas endangered?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is an Eland?
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