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By the late 1800s, as few as ten Asiatic lions remained—now there are over 500 living in India. | National Geographic

Admired for their strength and grandeur, lions have held profound cultural significance in China for a long time. Although these formidable predators are not indigenous to the country, they have always been revered symbols, often appearing in pairs as guardians at the entrances of traditional Chinese buildings. Upon closer inspection, it's easy to see the distinct variations in the appearance of these guardian lion statues, reflecting the diverse historical origins and locations of their creatio