Maneless adult male lion (Panthera leo). Lions in the dry areas of Kenya, such as Samburu and Tsavo, are often maneless as they have hunt more

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In drier areas it is often necessary for pride males to take a greater role in hunting, due to the relative scarcity of game. Pressure from competing males is also reduced as lions themselves are also relatively scarce. A large mane is not helpful in a hunt, and therefore there is selective pressure in dry areas towards the reduction or elimination of the mane.

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Location: Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Photo credit: © David Sewell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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