The Lion’s Den: When Big Cats Roamed Ancient Greece

The Lion’s Den: When Big Cats Roamed Ancient Greece

Lions used to roam around in ancient Greece. Credit: Public Domain Greek scientists believe that a cave near Vravrona, about 40 km (25 miles) east of Athens, was a hideout for lions and panthers which roamed the ancient Greek countryside thousands of years ago. Fossils belonging to small and large mammals, including lions and panthers, have recently been unearthed in the cave by researchers. Other animal species identified from skeletal remains …