Q. Consider the following differences between Asiatic and African Lion:

1. There are two bifurcated infraorbital foramina in the skull of the Asian Lion whereas in case of the African Lion, there is only one such opening.
2. The mane is sparser among the males of the Asiatic Lions whereas it is well developed among the males of African Lions.
3. The Asian lions are smaller than their female counterparts whereas the African lions are larger than their female counterparts.

Which of the above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: The Asiatic Lion is smaller than the African Lion, with males larger than females in both subspecies. Asiatic Lion males have sparser manes and more visible ears, while African Lion males have well-developed manes. The African Lion's skull is more prominent, featuring one infraorbital foramen, compared to the two in the Asiatic Lion. African Lion prides are larger due to their hunting of bigger prey, while Asiatic Lions target smaller animals.

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