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.
One of the Birmingham males licks his lip as he narrowly escapes a slap from an Ntsevu lioness. The pair had been seen mating a few days prior to this particular morning and the signs of mating fatigue were clearly evident. At the peak of their mating exchanges, lions will mate every fifteen minutes throughout the day and the repetitive nature of this form of mating becomes painful over time, especially for the female.