There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
A couple of lions, certainly mating. Mating is often painful for the lioness. It's possible that an experienced male can make this moment less unpleasant, but imagine what the lioness has to endure during 3 days with a mating each 20 minutes... A single mating is often inefficient in terms of procreation, but the instinct of mating is clearly very very strong.