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The history of lions in Europe is part of the wider history of the lion species complex. The rediscovery and confirmation of their presence in Europe, already known by myths, historical accounts and ancient art, was made possible by the finds of fossils of Pleistocene, Holocene and Ancient lions excavated in Europe since the early 19th century.
The earliest fossils of the P. spelaea lineage (either regarded as the separate species Panthera fossilis or the subspecies P. spelaea fossilis) in Eurasia date to around 700,000 years ago (with possible late Early Pleistocene records). [3] It is closely related and probably ancestral to the American lion (Panthera atrox). [2]
This cat entered Eurasia about 780,000–700,000 years ago and gave rise to several lion-like forms. The first fossils that can be definitively classified as P. fossilis date to circa 660,000–612,000 years ago. [3] Possibly earlier records of P. fossilis. are known from the late Early Pleistocene (over 780,000 years ago) of Western Siberia. [10]
This list of fossil sites is a worldwide list of localities known well for the presence of fossils. Some entries in this list are notable for a single, unique find, while others are notable for the large number of fossils found there.
Prehistoric animals of Prehistoric Europe This category is for Animals of Europe that are only known from fossils. For recently extinct species, see Extinct animals of Europe .
Fossil Pokémon [32] Ancient Pokémon only obtained by resurrecting fossils and their evolutions. B Baby Pokémon [33] Infant Pokémon primarily obtained by breeding their evolved forms. L Legendary Pokémon Powerful Pokémon associated with the legends and lore of the Pokémon world. M Mythical Pokémon
P-22’s Hollywood celebrity status aside, it might seem weird to worry about the absence of some mountain lion fossils when the tar pits have revealed the remains of extinct mammoths, dire wolves ...
The site is important for many reasons, including the degree of preservation of ancient land surfaces, the impressive total extent of the palaeolandscape beyond the quarries (over 26 km wide), its huge quantity of well-preserved animal bones, its numerous flint artifacts, and its hominin fossils that are among some of the most ancient found yet in Europe.