One lion had a bloody tooth ... a large one, with a very dark mane: C-Boy. He was back. He had come running to the sound of their roars. His face was smooth. His flanks and buttocks were intact.

Despite not living in dark caverns, this lion acquired its name from these discoveries. The American cave lion was depicted in cave paintings as lacking a mane or it being extremely uncommon, ...

In 1985, biology professor Craig Packer learned just how dangerous it is to put the moves on a lion’s girlfriend ... He has found that lionesses prefer male lions with dark manes and that lions can ...

The intricate details of the mane emphasize the lion’s regal status ... symbolizing vigilance and strength through dark times ...