What word refers to the neck hair of a lion or horse?
Maneless lion have heightened levels of testosterone, which could also explain their reputation for aggression. West African lions are often seen with weak manes or none. Lions in Ancient Egyptian art are usually depicted without a mane, but with a ruff around the neck. The reason for this is not known. Cave paintings from the Pleistocene epoch often depict lions without manes, even if with the scrotum. Maneless lion The term maneless lion often refers to a male lion without a mane, or with a weak one. The main purpose of the mane is thought to protect the lion in territorial fights.
Roaring Lion (horse) Warrior had established a clear advantage. Roaring Lion produced a strong late run, caught Saxon Warrior in the final strides and won by a neck. Oisin Murphy, who had very little prior experience of top-class race-riding in Ireland said "Once he got rolling I was always going to get there but I had to really get after him. I haven’t much experience around Leopardstown. I was learning on the job. But I was on an exceptional horse". Roaring Lion was aimed at one of the major races on British Champions' Day at Ascot on 20 October with his connections eventually