There isn’t a mating season for the Lion but when there is plenty of food it is more likely to occur. #lion #pantheraleo #lionmating #wildlifedirect #brianrunsamarathon #wildlifeprotection #instatraveler #naturelover (at Samburu Game Lodge Samburu National Reserve) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtK9enLBx3y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=98iw42c0jyrk

The mating behaviour of lions is a painful process for the female. The penis is barbed and its withdrawal hurts the female who may twist around and attack the dismounting male. The pain is necessary for feline mating as it is the shock to her system that induces ovulation and permits fertilization. #lionmating #lionandlioness #lionsofinstagram (at Somewhere In Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ7rVdPgYgE/?igshid=c65esnzbtryb

Talk like a Egyptian 👀 @lions #saharadesert #field #lionmating #lions #mate #mating #lioness #power #recreate #queens #kings @natgeo #animals https://www.instagram.com/p/B38zLwxgblI/?igshid=ssflqvcv7yhr

Male lions become sexually mature at around 26 months old [36], but unlikely to breed before the age of 4 or 5, primarily due to a lack of opportunity until they are large enough at around this age to take over a pride and therefore its breeding rights. #lions #lionlove #lionlovers #lionmating #lionphotography #natureloversgallery #wildlifephotograpy #wildlifephotographers #wildlifeprotection #saveourlions #bigcats #mondaymotivation #amboselinationalparkkenya (at Amboseli National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxZH_o5gRFJ/?igshid=1oblsqopy5bka