cub

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Zookeepers intend to introduce him soon to a new sibling — Clover, a female mountain lion cub rescued from El Dorado County earlier in March.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The juvenile sat there for more than an hour as troopers waited for wildlife officials to arrive, with local broadcasters capturing gripping footage of the cub in the middle of the roadway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

"If females have the opportunity to pick up another cub and care for it and successfully wean it, it's a good thing for bears in Churchill."

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

At the time, she had one cub, which scientists tagged for study.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Finally, he cut a rawhide leash for the cub.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver