Wildlife
Love is in the air: Photographer captures how lions mate in the wild
Mating for lions often involves aggressive behavior.
By Dean Murray via SWNS
Love is in the air - except if you're two tetchy lions.
Wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein spotted the pair of predators during their mating cycle, which can involve a range of aggressive behaviors.
Wimbledon-based Paul was guiding in Kenya in 2021 when he saw the lions and has decided to share the incredible images for Valentine's Day.
He explains: "Early, very early in Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya. Somehow Kicheche Camp guide Patrick Koriata found a new 'honeymoon couple' in the thick mist right at the beginning of their mating cycle.
"After one bout of fairly robust mating the female walked off and the male, eyes on the prize at all time, followed her all across the Conservancy for hours before finally securing her services.
"Lions mate often every fifteen minutes or less, for up to five or six days. Valentine's Day is for just 24 hours!"
Lion mating involves elaborate courtship rituals that can appear aggressive to observers. These rituals may include chasing, biting, and vocalizations, which serve to establish mating readiness and compatibility between partners.
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