Subscribe now

Letter: Letters : . . .

Published 18 January 1997

From Peter Jackson, World Conservation Union

Bougy, Switzerland

The lioness is reacting normally to the climax of copulation. Maybe she is
momentarily telling the lion to back off, but within 15 minutes she will be
inviting him for a new encounter, and will do so dozens of times a day during
her oestrus.

Issue no. 2065 published 18 January 1997

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

Sign up
Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop