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Lions Use Whisker Hole Pattern as Individual ID
Nairobi scientists study 25 of 50 lions in Nairobi National Park to map whisker-hole patterns. They photograph, sketch, and grid the top and second rows of holes to create unique identifiers, noting patterns stay largely constant and may distinguish individuals with less than 1 percent probability of duplication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Hicks
New York Times News Service
New York
University College of
Nairobi
Kenya
Journal of Zoology
C.J. Pennycuick
J. Rudnai