the lions of tsavo were males.
the lions of tsavo were males.
where the lions of tsavo male or female?
males
tsavo male lions generally do not have a mane, though colouration and thickness vary. there are several hypotheses as to the reasons. one is that mane development is closely tied to climate because its presence significantly reduces heat loss. an alternative explanation is that manelessness is an adaptation to the thorny vegetation of the tsavo area in which a mane might hinder hunting. tsavo males may have heightened levels of testosterone, which could also explain their reputation for aggression.









































west african lions are often seen with weak manes or none.
maneless lion
tsavo river









































the tsavo river is located in coast province in kenya. it runs east from the western end of the tsavo west national park of kenya, near the border of tanzania, until it joins with the athi river, forming the galana river near the center of the park. this river is the main contributor to the watershed of the lower portion of the park region, and is home to abundant fish. the tsavo river is the site of the 1898 tsavo maneaters incident.









































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bullet::::- tsavo man-eaters









































bullet::::- tsavo









































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bullet::::- tsavo national park fact sheet
tsavo river