The mane which encircles the neck is the unique trait of a male lion. Its length is affected by where it resides. Lions living in warmer places have shorter hairs than those in cooler regions. It can also change as it gets colder and hotter throughout the year. Nobody knows why a male lion has a mane and not a female. So far, there are five theories. These are to protect the neck during fights, to keep cool and clean in hot climates, to blend in and camouflage, to sexually attract the female lions and to intimidate other male lions.
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The dwindling figures of lion populations in Kenya has put conservationists and field researchers to work to find out the causes of the decline rate. These organizations have already put the right measures in place as well as created effective strategies to protect and coexist with lions. Thankfully, these conservation initiatives to facilitate a peaceful co-existence between the local communities and lions are bringing in the desired results. They work in tandem with KWS to draft the strategic and sustainable wildlife policies. 4 such lion conservation organizations in Kenya are Born Free, Ewaso Lions Project, Warrior Watch and Lion Guardians.
LED flashlight method is used to control nocturnal attacks of livestock by lions around Nairobi national park. In 2012, per this technique, 19 flashlights were installed on the south of Nairobi national park. When this technique became hugely successful in deterring lions, livestock owners in the neighborhood installed flashlights for their homesteads too. With 30 additional homesteads installed with flashlights, the technique became regular feature in many households in and around the park. Although similar measures have been taken previously to deter birds and carnivores, either from crops or livestock, the usage of LED flashlights is the 1st in Africa.
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