lion cub
Savanna nursling, spotted
A lion cub is a young lion, typically one still dependent on its mother and pride.
Cubs are born with spotted coats that fade as they mature.
The term appears in wildlife documentaries and children's literature: The lion cub stayed close to its mother.
Like other animal young, cubs are often used to evoke cuteness or vulnerability.
Creature eating only animals
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
- whiskersFacial sensory hairs
- clawsAnimal gripping nails
- pawsAnimal feet
tawny · retractable · felid · big cat · rosettes · spots · coat · eyes
Young dog or wolf
- juvenileYoung person or animal
- sucklingUnweaned infant mammal
- nurslingInfant being breastfed
- infantVery young child
youngling · progeny · litter · nursing · weaning · newborn · dependent · heir
Tropical grassland ecosystem
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- AfricaSecond-largest continent
- SerengetiTanzanian ecosystem of grasslands
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
safari · game reserve · bush · conservation · endangered · protected · Masai Mara · Kruger
Attractively charming
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- cuddlyPleasantly huggable
- endearingArousing fondness or affection
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
innocent · tiny · soft · sweet · lovable · playful · charming · heartwarming
Lighthearted playful movement
- pounceSudden attack leap
- rompPlayful, spirited activity
- tumbleUncontrolled rolling descent
- chaseRapid following of quarry
wrestle · leap · bounce · stalk · bat · energetic · frisky · curious
Gaining knowledge gradually
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- survival skillsKnowledge for staying alive
- independenceFreedom from external control
- adolescentPerson in puberty
subadult · dispersal · maturing · growing · strengthening · teaching · observation · imitation
carnivore
Creature eating only animals
paws · tawny · retractable · felid · big cat · rosettes · spots · coat · eyes · ears
whelp
Young dog or wolf
infant · youngling · progeny · litter · nursing · weaning · newborn · dependent · heir · firstborn
savannah
Tropical grassland ecosystem
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- AfricaSecond-largest continent
- SerengetiTanzanian ecosystem of grasslands
grassland · safari · game reserve · bush · conservation · endangered · protected · Masai Mara · Kruger · den
cute
Attractively charming
precious · innocent · tiny · soft · sweet · lovable · playful · charming · heartwarming · snuggly
frolic
Lighthearted playful movement
chase · wrestle · leap · bounce · stalk · bat · energetic · frisky · curious · mischievous
learning
Gaining knowledge gradually
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- survival skillsKnowledge for staying alive
- independenceFreedom from external control
adolescent · subadult · dispersal · maturing · growing · strengthening · teaching · observation · imitation · discipline