Why did the lion lose his mane?


	Why did the lion lose his mane?

haraya

10-3-2006 8:41 AM

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science, research, kenya, lions, nature, manes, hair, adaptation

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10-3-2006 11:57 AM

egoldstein

awesome clip...such a cool thing to know.

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