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.
(07-11-2024, 12:53 AM)Rabubi Wrote: There are studies that were conducted by Peyton West and Dr Craig Packer, experts in lion behavior and ecology, that indeed indicate that the more testosterone male lions have, the darker the mane becomes (of course, factors like genetics and age play a role but a positive correlation between mane colour and serum testosterone has been observed nonetheless
That "blog" reveals nothing, it just reafirms their claims to darker manes equal higher test levels. Although Packer is a great lion resaercher to my knowledge nobody took blood samples to confirm these claims. People shouldn't make claims like this, especially being a so called "expert". They should have evidence to back it up. Looking and watching lions can lead us to great and pretty accurate theories on most things but IMHO it's not the best idea to claim the "testosterone" theory without testing levels.