Why are lions depicted so much in European stuff?

For example "the British lion" and Norway's Coat of Arms... Lions aren't in Europe, so why are there so many lions??

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It's thought many were in the Northern Hemisphere at one time.
Possible also that the Romans may have brought some with them when they invaded many northern countries as a show of strength.
probably lots of theories but i doubt we'll ever really know.