I could tell by the way my new colleague here was staring longingly at the woods that she was in the process of going wild. I've let her know, and she seems alright with it. I'll try to get her to a nearby pride that will accept her before the process
Wild Females are very protective of their mates and pride. These females aren't regulars of mine and don't especially trust me, so they take turns spotting one another as I breed them. If I encounter them in the future, I hope this experience will leav
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
We perform headcounts each morning and night to ensure that our female staff make it home safely. It is not unheard of for them to go wild or be “adopted” by a wild pack. The safety of our female staff is our highest priority and we will always do ou
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
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
