Why is a lion featured on so many British crests and seals if lions were not native to those regions?

by countmackulan

If lions didn't live in Europe, then how did the Medieval tribes and their predecessors come to use a lion as a symbol?

Searocksandtrees

hi! There's always room for more info, but meanwhile get started on this section of the FAQ

http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/europefaq#wiki_lions_in_european_heraldry