There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
I personally disagree, the animals reacted differently and Maybe the golden maned male felt it was uncomfortable, but that might have been for different reasons than just The color of the mane, but could be that a big thing in the cage looking like a lion without any movements or smell could be the reason. Lions react very different, some lions in Kristainsand animals park where scared to death of a new safri jeep who was put in the cage including a Black maned male lion. Some of the youngsters and lionesses climbed The car right away. The same thing happend when a zebra dummy with meat inside was put in The cage, some lions where sceptical while some teared it appart.
I think espessially the none movement thing plays a big factor. if You had put an new real unknown male inside The cage the lioness would be afraid and sceptical for sure and probably ganged up with the male who would confront any new male no matter what color of the mane that male would have had. I know The color and size represents both strength and condition and show's usually a stronger male lion, but The whole thing is a little overrated. light blonde maned male Lions can be big and bold aswell. Aslan is much bigger, stronger and aggressive than his brother who has a big black mane. Aslan does also dominate when the females are receptive for mating and fathers all cubs. The fact that this happens in The wild aswell show's that In my personal opinion this is slightly over spoken.