Massive Head, Neck & Muscles

[Haymaker]

Great post Patherinae, that was kind of my point before I got  banned, the mane does hide a lot of the musculature of the male lion.  That seems to be a key area where they posses a lot of strength compared to other bigcats.  The leopards for their size can also have surprisingly strong necks.


This pic really shows what a male lion can look like without the mane.

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And these two pics of the male lion Kovu also a great example of how a large male lion can look without the mane.  Important to note, this lion was passed its prime, it died just recently, but still quite strong looking in the shoulders and body.

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