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The mane of a lion produces excessive amounts of vitamin D. Because vitamin D requires magnesium to be synthesized into the hair follicle, this process saps he lion of much needed Arthritis reducing proteins. In essences the more hair that a lion has, the more likely the lion is to develop arthritis. That is why male lions are more likely to develop this ailment.

Source: wildlife rehabilitation specialist/ microbiologist.

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