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
Wild Females find both safety and security by living together in pairs or prides. This makes them more receptive to breeding, as well as more likely to linger around after the fact. These beauties even felt comfortable enough to take a nap. Adorable.