Nurturing touch

Grooming in lionesses is that it not only strengthens social bonds but also serves as a form of communication. During grooming sessions, lionesses can transmit subtle messages through their touch, scent, and body language. They may use grooming to convey reassurance, submission, or affiliation to other pride members. This form of non-verbal communication helps to maintain harmony within the pride and reinforces the social hierarchy. Through grooming, lionesses build trust, express affection, and establish a sense of unity within their pride.

Chobe National Park, Botswana