This clever blonde, as well as the domesticated females on my research team, seemed agitated all afternoon. When storm clouds appeared on the horizon, it was clear why. The blonde bolted for her nest, but my team was caught out in the storm and had to sp
This coastal brunette spends almost her entire day in the water, searching the ocean floor for food. Her endurance is impressive and she can remain underwater for four minutes per dive. She returns to shore only to rest and, when in heat, search for a ma
This meadow female spends most of her life on all fours to remain concealed in the tall grass. Her days are spent foraging for seeds, tubers, and insects, and each night she builds herself a fresh nest. (Field Notes in Comments)
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
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
