cubhood
Baby bear phase
Cubhood is the state or period of being a cub—the young of certain animals, especially bears, lions, wolves, and foxes.
The word parallels childhood for humans: The documentary followed the lion through cubhood to adulthood.
It can apply figuratively to the early development of anything wild or untamed.
Young dog or wolf
- pupYoung canine or seal
- kitGrouped supplies, one purpose
- fledglingInexperienced newcomer
- joeyYoung marsupial offspring
nestling · foal · chick · piglet · lamb · fawn · duckling · kitten
Innocent lack of experience
- purityUncontaminated quality
- guilelessFree from deceit
- trustfulDisposed to believe others
- unaffectedNot changed or influenced
simple · wholesome · unspoiled · unworldly · playfulness · dependence · sheltered · protected
Process of becoming complete
- weaningGradual dietary independence
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- denningRetiring to lair
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
instincts · foraging · hunting · adaptation · protection · growth · life cycle · predation
Traveling through unknown regions
- curiosityDesire to learn
- imitationCopy of the original
- pouncingLeaping to attack
- motheringCaring for children
nurturing · socialization · vocalization · tracking · observation · trial and error · roughhousing · coordination
whelp
Young dog or wolf
joey · nestling · foal · chick · piglet · lamb · fawn · duckling · kitten · puppy
naivety
Innocent lack of experience
unaffected · simple · wholesome · unspoiled · unworldly · playfulness · dependence · sheltered · protected · carefree
maturation
Process of becoming complete
survival · instincts · foraging · hunting · adaptation · protection · growth · life cycle · predation · territory
exploration
Traveling through unknown regions
mothering · nurturing · socialization · vocalization · tracking · observation · trial and error · roughhousing · coordination
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
chase · tumble · wrestle · antics · frisky · scamper · cavort · roughhousing · tussle · batting
cubhoodadulthood
State of being grown
maturity · full-grown · old age · senescence · elderhood