How do lions use their manes?

Answer 1

The mane is a way for a lion to look bigger and scarier. A major defense mechanism for animals in the wild is looking bigger than they actually are. It's also a way to attract females - the bigger, bolder they seem (colors, hair, size) the more desirable they are to reproduce with. Also, when male lions fight, they try to bite the neck and throat areas of their opponents. This can result in fatal injuries very easily. The mane protects the male lions from such bites because they keep fighting all the time :)
because the male needs to protect its neck during a fight

Answer 2

It protects their neck from being injured when fighting another male, and females dont have manes because they don't usually fight each other or other males, so they have little need to protect their neck. :)
All male lions have the Mane. The mane is nothing but a growth of hair around the neck area of the lion. The hair is similar to the hair we have on our heads. The size and darkness of the Mane signifies how mature and old the Male Lion is. Lions with a larger mane have a greater chance of holding onto a pride and also mating with lionesses. Female lions don't have any Manes. Females don't usually fight with one another so they don't have manes. The mane is very useful for male lions in their fights. During fights, lions usually try to go for the throat of their enemies. If the manes were not there, they could fatally injure one another easily. Though lions get badly or sometimes even fatally injured during fights, the mane prevents most of those fatal injuries.

Answer 3

Tha mane signifies to other lions that the lion is male and adult.

The mane, or ruff, also adds proection around the neck from enemies that "go for the jugular." It gives an advantage in attracting mates, as the female perceives this as a sign of greater strength and superior genes.
lions have manes for many reasons. mostly to make themselves look bigger and more intimidating to other lions. its sorta like in the 80s the bigger your hair the better. they also have them to cool down though it may look like it makes them hotter it acts as a ventalation and circulaton system.
because when its grown up yo can tell its a male
The mane is primarily used for intimidation and mating displays. They indicate the male's genetic precondition, sexual maturity, climate, and testosterone production, the darker the mane, the healthier the lion. Studies prove that female liones prefer males with darker manes.

Answer 4

The mane is formed from hair that is longer and coarser than the rest of the hair. The length and color of the mane varies from lion to lion and from place to place. Generally, manes are shorter and lighter colored in hot regions (which makes sense if you think about it!). Lions assess the manes of other individuals during confrontations.
The big puffy fur around a male lion's neck is called the lion's mane.

Answer 5

Lions have manes to protect their neck, when in a battle their manes protect their throat from getting any damage. Some people think of it as a crown, that's why every male lion gets respected from every lioness, leopard and hyena.
I think it to impres the female. Just like some birds (the males) have very bright coulours.

Michaël. I belive that it is also an aid in fighting as it protets the neck and jugular vein.

Answer 6

A lion's mane has more than one function. One reason the lion has a mane is to protect it's neck. This helps it against the deadly bite of a hyena, and attacks from some other animals. BUT: Some animals, such as tigers and leopards, no not try to attack the lion's neck. They go for the head and face. So the mane sometimes offers protection, but in some cases it does not. Another function of the mane is to make the lion look bigger than it really is, so larger animals, such as rhinos, will leave it alone. A lion's mane is also used for attracting mates.
Only male lions have manes, and this mainly make them appear bigger than they really are so they are more intimidating and less likely to be challenged by other animals, since they need to protect their pride. Male cubs, however don't have any mane whatsoever. A lion with a small tuft of fur for a mane signifies that it is a young male lion. A lion with a full mane, however, is a sign that it is mature and fully grown.
It basically tells you how healthy a lion is. They darker the mane, the healthier a lion is. The lighter it is, the less healthy it is. Though that's not the only purpose.
Lions have mains because they protect their neck when fighting other animals. The female lions do more hunting though so they should have something to protect their necks to but why they don't is a mystery.

Answer 7

It is mainly used to intimidate other males.

Answer 8

The male lions are constantly fighting for domination of a pride and the thick hair of the mane offers some protection from bites of those that would contest their leadership position.

Answer 9

Male lions fight often with other males trying to take over a pride. The thick mane offers some defense against the bites of these opponents.