He felt confident enough to breed so hopefully he’s having a good time!
I don’t doubt it affects them more in the wild where something like this matters a lot more to them. Competitor males would feel more confident picking a fight I imagine and perhaps females would be pickier about accepting a maneless lion.
In a zoo setting they’re all comfortably fed and theres no competition.
He felt confident enough to breed so hopefully he’s having a good time!
I don’t doubt it affects them more in the wild where something like this matters a lot more to them. Competitor males would feel more confident picking a fight I imagine and perhaps females would be pickier about accepting a maneless lion.
In a zoo setting they’re all comfortably fed and theres no competition.