Lions were among the most popular animals to be hunted in the Colosseum.Ī variety of exotic animals, not just lions, were on display at the Colosseum.
Wild animals were brought to Rome from all over the empire, and sometimes exotic animals were imported from Africa and Arabia. The first recorded animal hunt in the Colosseum took place in 80 AD.
The Colosseum in Rome was built for entertainment, including animal hunts and executions.
