Trivia: Which African country is home to the largest lion population?
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
The correct answer is Tanzania
So why is this answer correct? : At the beginning of the 19th century, the global population of lions totaled more than 200,000. Today, there are estimated to be around 25,000 across 28 African countries, and another 500 in India. Protections for lions vary from country to country, but Tanzania has had the largest success. About 40% of all lions in Africa live in the country, which has an abundance of protected wildlife parks.