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African lions have not been hunted for decades- they are a protected species, and it is illegal to set out to kill one. It is only legal in self-defence, if the animal is about to attack you and you have no option but to shoot it.
In the days when they WERE hunted, it was simply for prestige- they couldn't be eaten for food, it was simply because some people got a feeling of power and triumph at overpowering a fierce beast by killing it and having it's head mounted on a plaque. They also used to make lionskin rugs out of their skins for the same reason.
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Are African lions used for fur coats?
no African lions are not used for fur coats but were hunted as game in 1993
Why are Asiatic lions hunted in Gir forest?
Asiatic lions, a subspecies that split from African lions, hang on by a small thread. India is their home now, for the 300 or so lions remaining, in a sanctuary called Gir National Forest. The Indian princes protect them, much to the dismay of the local farmers, until they are hunted down for "sport."
Are sea lions hunted?
yes they are
How were sea lions hunted?
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What do monkeys get hunted by?
tigers and lions
Are elephants hunted?
Yes, elephants are hunted by man. Elephants can also be hunted by lions, hyenas, and wild dogs.
Is there lions in England?
No. Lions are extinct in the wild in Europe. Currently there are only two species/breeds of lions that are alive. They are the African Lion and the Asiatic Lion. Other species of Lions like the European Lion, the American Cave Lion and the Barbary Lion were all hunted to extinction centuries ago.
Do lions get eaten?
they get hunted buy people.
What are the weaker animals hunted by stronger animals?
deers are week and hunted by lions.......thanx
How many breeds of lions can you get?
Currently there are only two species/breeds of lions that are alive. They are the African Lion and the Asiatic Lion. Other species of Lions like the European Lion, the American Cave Lion and the Barbary Lion were all hunted to extinction centuries ago.
What types of lions are there?
Currently there are only two species/breeds of lions that are alive. They are the African Lion and the Asiatic Lion. Other species of Lions like the European Lion, the American Cave Lion and the Barbary Lion were all hunted to extinction centuries ago. As of now, all lion species are endangered. The Asiatic Lion is critically endangered with only a few hundred species left in the wild.
Are there mountain lions in Ireland?
No. lions inhabited Europe a few centuries ago but were hunted down to extinction. Lions can be found in only two places in the world right now. In the jungles of Africa where the African Lions live and in the Jungles of India where the Asiatic Lions live. Apart from these two places you cannot find wild lions. However, zoo's worldwide have lion species as well.
