Lion in Cage Lions are large felines that are traditionally Lions are large felines that are traditionally Lion in a cage Lions are large felines that are traditionally depicted as the "king of the jungle." These big cats once roamed Africa, Asia and Europe. However, now they are found in only two areas of the world and are classified into two subspecies. Asiatic lions live in India's Gir Forest; African lions live in central and southern Africa. Though they look similar, these two subspecies are very different in size, habitat, diet and more. Wild animals were meant to live in the wild. Source: AFRICAN CATS NATIONAL PARK