Are black lions real? That is the question that many people ask, and based on this article you will be able to answer it. According to Wikipedia, a black lion is defined as an African lion with dark fur. This coloration was first observed in Tsavo National Park in Kenya during the early 1900s. There are also reports of sightings in Tanzania and Uganda, but these have not been confirmed. The coloration of the fur is caused by a recessive gene. The mutation in either one or both parents’ genes causes the animal to be born black, and consequently all their offspring will have dark hair. This phenomenon can also occur with other animals like horses, cattle, dogs and cats due to changes in pigmentation during breeding. It does not happen often which makes it even more special when you see one! The genetics that are responsible for producing this color variation are known as “chinchilla” because they cause thickening of guard hairs; these might make them appear darker than average African lions but lighter than melanistic (black) leopards. These mutations present themselves differently depending on what species the lion
