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)
When I presented myself to the female on the left, she ran off and I thought I was out of luck. Turns out she was just fetching her pride mates to give her alpha the chance to mate first. Fairly typical behavior, but adorable nonetheless.
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
This clever brunette spent her morning digging for shellfish along a shallow estuary. Coastal wild females seem to prefer shellfish and other sedentary prey, as they are rarely quick enough to catch fish and lack the ability to use tools like lines and n
Many wild females can be found inhabiting the ruins of abandoned settlements in the preserve. These ruins often provide perfect conditions for females to nest in making them invaluable for the National Park's breeding efforts and the stability of the pr
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
