Lion Attacks Hyena, Intense Rescue Ensues

WHAT AMAZING MATING SKILLS THE LION HAS! Lions have fascinating mating habits! When there are several adult males in a lion pride, they usually work together to defend their territory and pride. When it comes to mating, dominant males frequently take precedence and will mate with the females in the pride. A male lion will become more territorial and protective during the mating season, which can occur throughout the year but often peaks at specific times. He will mark his territory with urine an

The mating behaviour of lions is a painful process for the female. The penis is barbed and its withdrawal hurts the female who may twist around and attack the dismounting male. The pain is thought necessary for feline mating as it is the shock to her system that induces ovulation and permits fertilisation. Lionesses have a gestation period of three -and-a-half months (about 108 days). Lions live up to about 18 years old in the wild. Book now for a 8 Day Honeymoon Tanzania Private Luxury High End