copulation lions, Panthera leo
When a female comes into estrus the dominant male in the pride will stay with her for several days mating three or four times an hour for upto four days but only one estrus in five is productive and results in young
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Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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