Why do only lions have manes, while other felines do not? 0 7

Unlike other members of the cat family, lions live in prides — groups consisting of one male, several females, and offspring of various ages.

Members of the pride regularly interact with each other, not limited to just the mating season. In such a social structure, signals are important, which help regulate aggression, including allowing the determination of a clan member's sex from a distance.

The mane, which is a characteristic feature of adult males, serves precisely this function.