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.
The problem with a lot of the male lion shots is the mane does obscure the anatomy, I've noticed when studying this there is added muscle in the front part of the shoulders and arms, this area is almost always half covered by the mane.
In a younger lion without the full mane yet, you can see this musculature showing in many specimens, the areas of the supraspinatus, trapezius muscles, the whole areas around the shoulder.