Mating Lions

We've had another great tour with some great sightings. One of the highlights being a mating pair of lions doing their business on the road, right next to the vehicle. This time of the year lions tend to be mating more than usual, and this was one of two mating pairs we encountered. Although they don't have a particular breeding season, they tend to pair up in winter. This is to ensure that 3 months from now the cubs are born during the rainy season when the vegetation is thicker and the cubs have more protection. Also with the birth of many of their prey animals during that time, hunting is made easier and the lionesses can better supply milk for their litter. I'm looking forward to a few more of these kind of sightings.

Happy game viewing,

Simon
Kruger National Park safari guide with Wild Wings Safaris