A group of five adolescent male lions - dubbed the Musketeers - are wandering the desert looking to find their own kingdom. They come across a lioness, but not all seem interested in settling down.

A group of five adolescent male lions - dubbed the Musketeers - are wandering the desert looking to find their own kingdom. They come across a lioness, but not all seem interested in settling down.

By mating with multiple females, a dominant male lion contributes to the genetic variability within the pride. This genetic diversity is important for the health and resilience of future generations.

The safari lodge summarised the event in a TikTok post, cautioning others, “Don’t mess with a mating male lion 🦁. "This lion was mating with a female right in front of the lodge ...