Saturday 26 January 2013

Wildlife xxx!


Mating for the male tiger is a tough task. The female lets him know that she is in heat through chemical messages left on objects such as rocks and trees. She also uses a mating call to proclaim that she is looking for a mate.  The males have to battle it out among themselves to emerge the suitor. The tiger's job doesn't end there, he now has to win the female over who tries to avoid the males advances (yes, even tigers can never be sure what a woman wants!). Once he has impressed his lady sufficiently, she will present herself by lying on her belly. The male mounts her with knees bent to avoid any weight on the tigress, and grabs the loose skin folds on her nape. Tigresses are induced ovulators, i.e. the act of mating induces the release of the egg which is then fertilized. Several copulation attempts are made by the tiger to ensure fertilization. This may last for a few days, after which both the cats part ways to lead their usual solitary lives.  

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