Characteristics of the Asiatic Lion The colour of the Asiatic Lion ranges from sandy or buffish grey to silvery sheen in certain lightings. The males have a moderate mane growth at the top, compared to their African counterparts, as such their ears are visible. The mane is scarcely present around the cheeks and throat. It has a larger tail buff compared to the African lion . The most striking characteristic character of the Indian lion is a longitudinal fold of skin along its belly. To know ... The Asiatic lion is a lion population in the Indian state of Gujarat that belongs to the subspecies Panthera leo leo. The first scientific description of the Asiatic lion published in 1826 was based on a specimen from Persia. Asiatic and African lions share many similarities, but several key differences exist. Physically, Asiatic lions are smaller and have a distinctive belly fold. Behaviorally, they form smaller prides and are less social than African lions .
