Modern Weights and Measurements of Wild Lions

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(02-05-2022, 08:57 PM)SpinoRex Wrote:

(02-05-2022, 08:51 PM)Hello Wrote: Not all reserves are semi-wild, there are some reserves in South Africa where lions are also fed additionally. For instance, take a look at lions from Aquila and Gondwana reserve.

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Aquila game reserve

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Gondwana reserve 

These lions don't even look close to their wild counterparts as they have little amount of fat on them. The heavy manes on theses lions are entirely dependent on the climate.

Generally reserves have sometimes captive ones and wild ones. Reserve generally have nothing to do with captive animals and they shouldnt be linked to that. But some offer hunting and so on (Selati Game Reserve). Just because a lion is overweight it doesnt mean he is captive but the assumption is reasonable of course.

The second lion doesnt look fat and looks quite normal but he is gorged

Yes, indeed reserves have wild and captive ones, but they are also fed sometimes (some private reserves, not all) which makes them semi-wild.

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Yes, you're right, the Second one looks ok. Reply