Recently, the lion with straight bang in Guangzhou Zoo has become a big hit on the Internet in China. Many netizens also raised questions, who did its haircut?
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This white lion is named "A Hang" in Guangzhou Zoo and is 13 years old. Many netizens thought that the weather is hot, and the breeder cut a straight bang for A Hang. But the breeder of Guangzhou Zoo said that when A Hang came to Guangzhou Zoo, it already had this cute appearance! "It is 100% natural. Its bang style is actually created by the wind, so its hairstyle may change every day." The breeder said.
A Hang is a white lion, a rare color mutation of the lion, specifically the Southern African lion. White lions are not albinos. Their white color is caused by a recessive trait, called leucism, derived from a less-severe mutation in the same gene that causes albinism, distinct from the gene responsible for white tigers. They vary from blonde to near-white. This coloration does not appear to pose a disadvantage to their survival.
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Guangzhou Zoo has been committed to protecting these rare wild creatures for many years, and is also encouraging residents of Guangzhou to come to the zoo to say hi to A Hang and other animals.
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