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Most male lions will grow a 'mane' down along the back of their necks. It provides protection against a very vulnerable part of their backs that is hard to protect.

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Q: Why do male lions have a mane on their head?
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How do you know if lions are girls?

a female lion dose not have a mane while male have a mane all around there head


What is the hair on the neck of lion called?

a mane (a mane is found only on male lions)


Does every male lion have a mane?

Yes. All male lions have the Mane. The size and darkness of the Mane signifies how mature and old the Male Lion is. Lions with a larger mane have a greater chance of holding onto a pride and also mating with lionesses. Female lions don't have any Manes.


do all lions have mane?

Only males.Only male lions grow manes as they get older. Lionesses don't get manes. The mane of a male lion helps him protect his neck in fights between other male lions.


Why does the lioness not have a mane?

Because Manes are meant for the male lions. Male lions are the ones that fight with one another to take control of the pride. Without a mane, most male lions would be easily killed during a fight.


What does an animal mane look like?

A mane is a growth of hair on or around the head, continuing down the neck towards the shoulders. Animals often associated with manes are male lions and horses.


Is mane a verb?

No, it is not a verb. Mane is a noun, the hair on the head of certain animals (horses, lions).


What does the lion's mane help with?

The Mane is a protective hair growth in the lions necks. They are found only in Male Lions. Male lions are fighters. They fight with other males to protect their pride. During such fights, lions try to bite one another in their neck. Without the mane, most of these fights would end in a fatality.


Do male cougars have manes?

The mane is a feature of African lions, not cougars.


What do you call the hair around a male lions neck?

the answer is mane. Like it?


Why do male lions have fur and female lions don't have fur?

To mark which animal is male an which animal is female.


Why do cheetah cubs have a mane to camouflage them?

So the male lions wont eat them.