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Packer, C.; Pusey, A.E.
Should a lion change its spots?
1993  Nature (362): 595

Fluctuating asymmetries can provide important insights into patterns of mate choice because asymmetric individuals often show low levels of overall genetic health. But the complex relationship between fluctuating asymmetry and lifespan in African lions suggests that this trend may not be universal.

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