Still Waters Posted February 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 25, 2018 An 18-year-old lioness at the Oklahoma City Zoo is puzzling zoologists after she mysteriously sprouted a mane. In late 2017, caretakers noticed that Bridget the African lion, a "beloved" longtime resident of the Oklahoma City Zoo, began to grow the extra hair around her neck and head, Gretchen Cole, an associate veterinarian at the zoo, told ABC News. "After a while, it became obvious to everybody that Bridget was developing something a little different," Cole said. http://abcnews.go.com/US/zoologists-puzzled-18-year-lioness-grows-exceptionally-rare/story?id=53283771 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khol Posted February 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Neat story. Bridget looks great! Its interesting after 18yrs she sprouts a mane? It must be a hormonal thing or something. Such beautiful animals 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonopahRick Posted February 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I've seen female deer with antlers which is odd as well. This is usually due to hormonal issues. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stiff Posted February 25, 2018 Popular Post #4 Share Posted February 25, 2018 As long as she's healthy, that's the mane thing. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHaYap Posted February 25, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Transgender feline ... ~ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy333 Posted February 26, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) I've seen female goats with a smaller version of a goatee usually seen on males, but never a lioness with a mane. Beautiful lioness though. Edited February 26, 2018 by Still Waters Fixed spacing at end of post 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrover Posted February 26, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Bit of an awkward silence there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkmoonlady Posted February 26, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Could be a lot of things, a tumor on her pituitary gland or one of her adrenal glands. An overabundance of testosterone in women can be caused by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxasa Posted February 26, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Not sure why this is a mystery. Obviously a medical issue causing hormonal imbalances. Unusual but not unheard of in veterinary science. *shrug* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbo Gumbo Posted February 26, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 26, 2018 So She's a cross dresser. Leave Her alone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted February 28, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/25/2018 at 4:43 PM, third_eye said: Transgender feline ... ~ Maybe she'll change her name to "Bruce" or "Jenner" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted February 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/26/2018 at 4:07 AM, darkmoonlady said: Could be a lot of things, a tumor on her pituitary gland or one of her adrenal glands. An overabundance of testosterone in women can be caused by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The bearded lady of the old carny shows come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Grey Posted March 22, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 22, 2018 On 2/25/2018 at 10:54 AM, Stiff said: As long as she's healthy, that's the mane thing. Underrated post. Needs more likes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattacaster Posted March 23, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperdyer Posted March 23, 2018 #15 Share Posted March 23, 2018 So they're sure it's a natural occurrence and not someone spiking her food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFOwatcher Posted March 23, 2018 #16 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Wonder if she identifies as a male now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetoroam Posted March 23, 2018 #17 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Bridget? What kind of a name is that for a lion? Sorry, it just does not seem apt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy333 Posted March 24, 2018 #18 Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) I wonder if she's been a resident of the zoo all her life. Whatever the case they are taking very good care for her to reach 18. Most lions/lionesses in the wild never reach that age. Bridget is a pretty name for a pretty lioness. Edited March 24, 2018 by Brandy333 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted April 7, 2018 Author #19 Share Posted April 7, 2018 I've just found this, she's died. Quote OKLAHOMA CITY – An African lioness who stunned crowds at the Oklahoma City Zoo after she grew a small mane has died. http://kfor.com/2018/04/05/oklahoma-city-zoo-officials-lioness-who-grew-small-mane-has-died/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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