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Lion with mullet cut causes uproar

Picture of lion with coiffed mullet haircut causes uproar!

PoC avatarPosted on June 1, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 1, 2022

NEWS AND COMMENT: I hope you get the pun in the title. Zookeepers at Guangzhou Zoo deny that they gave one of their lions a mullet or Tiger King, Joe Exotic, haircut and claim that it is the hot and …

Posted in Lion | Tagged african lion, China, Facebook viral, lion mane, zoos
Picture of two male lions in the pouring rain

Pictures of cats: 2 male lions in the pouring rain

PoC avatarPosted on July 11, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 11, 2021

This photo is by Amy Shutt. A great picture for me because we always see lions in hot weather in arid conditions. It is unusual to see them enjoying the rain and I bet they are enjoying it. They are …

Posted in Lion | Tagged african lion, cat photography, lion mane, pictures of cats
Female lion with mane

Do female lions have manes?

PoC avatarPosted on April 8, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 8, 2021

Female lions very rarely have manes due to relatively high levels of testosterone. Male lions can lose their mane for the opposite reason: low levels of testosterone, after, for example, being castrated. THERE ARE SOME MORE ARTICLES ON THE LION …

Posted in Lion | Tagged african lion, asiatic lion, cat anatomy, environment, genetics, lion mane, lion's mane, lioness
Lion mane

Do lions shed their mane?

PoC avatarPosted on January 1, 2021 by Michael BroadOctober 29, 2021

After careful research I can only find two instances in which it is said that lions shed their mane but the information appears to be unsupported by good evidence and all the other instances of lions having thinner manes are …

Posted in Lion | Tagged african lion, asiatic lion, lion mane, lion's mane
A 'WOW' lion mane. Photo in public domain or fair use.

Why do lions have manes?

PoC avatarPosted on July 5, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 5, 2019

There are two reasons why lions have manes. The first is as a visual signal, even from a distance, that a male lion has status and is intimidating. The second reason is as a form of protection to the head …

Posted in Lion | Tagged lion description, Lion Facts, lion mane
The superb mane of a lion is about appearance and protection

What is the lion’s mane for?

PoC avatarPosted on August 26, 2017 by Michael BroadAugust 26, 2017

The lion’s mane comes in a variety of sizes and density of color. It increase in length and thickness as a lion becomes older. It becomes darker. The mane serves two distinct purposes. Appearance The first reason for the mane …

Posted in Lion | Tagged african lion, asiatic lion, cat anatomy, lion mane, lion's mane | 1 Reply
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