Here we have a wild born female I found on my last expedition to the preserve's badlands. While successful mating with such females is more challenging and dangerous than semi-ferals, it's a vital part of my job sustaining their population.
This shy blonde nests in the rocky outcrop and feeds on the prickly pear cactuses that grow nearby. She reacted aggressively when approached by myself and a domestic female – she must be used to protecting her territory from intruders. We left this sma
Solo females will often form a pair bond with another female before finding a male to mate with. Having another pair of hands to assist with care and feeding is invaluable. In larger packs, the alpha will try to stagger breeding cycles so that the whole
When I mate with a pride, I try to stick around for two or three days if they'll let me, until either they chase me off or another female attracts my attention. This provides not only additional opportunities for breeding, but general scientific observa
Many females form strong bonds with other wild females at the start of the breeding season. Although many of these relationships last far longer than one season, most females in the National Park break up with their partner after the end of the breeding
Life in the mangrove swamps can be difficult, but resourceful wild females find a way to survive. Each day when the tides change this pretty female perches above the water, ready to pounce whenever something edible floats past
