The Lion’s Mane is a traveling exhibit designed to
engage visitors in the steps Packer and West used as
they searched for the answer to what at first appeared
to be a simple question. To test their hypotheses,
the researchers devised a number of experiments
including one using life-sized, dummy lions with
interchangeable mane “wigs.” By observing how lions
reacted to the dummies in various guises, Packer and
West determined that female lions preferred males
with darker manes, while males were most threatened
by longer, darker manes.
The Lion’s Mane enables visitors to learn about lion
biology, behavior and field research by following
the scientific process. The exhibit areas include the
Land Rover Research Station, Lion Identification
Game, and Dummy Lion Experiment. The exhibit
appeals to a general audience and is accessible to
children who visit with their school groups, families,
clubs, or other social groups.










For More Information Contact:
785-689-4846 or
hansenmuseum@ruraltel.net