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| Pocket Guide to Aging Lions | |
| 2010 Pamphlet | |
It is best to use a combination of traits to estimate a lion's age. A large degree of variation exists in the expression of each trait, therefore relying on only one factor can be misleading. The most reliable estimate will be the composite of five key areas: the mane, teeth, leg markings, nose color and facial characteristics. |
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