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?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do lions move around during the day?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni social animals?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
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