wolf cub

Juvenile pack member

A wolf cub is a young wolf, typically one still dependent on its parents and pack.

The term applies from birth until the animal approaches maturity.

The wolf cubs tumbled over each other at the den entrance.

In some countries, Wolf Cub (or Cub Scout) refers to a junior division of the Scouting movement for younger children.

canine

pup

Young canine or seal

  • whelpYoung dog or wolf
  • packGroup or compress
  • denPrivate room or lair

litter · alpha · fur · paws · howl · lupine · canid · mammal · snout · muzzle

wild

wilderness

Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region

survival · instinct · prey · hunt · predator · ecosystem · habitat · wildlife · tundra · taiga

youth

young

Not yet mature

infant · newborn · immature · dependent · growing · learning · playful · curious · developing · vulnerable

symbolism

innocence

Freedom from wrongdoing

  • scoutsInformation gatherers ahead
  • RomulusMythical founder of Rome
  • RemusLegendary Roman fratricide victim

Mowgli · feral child · wildling · untamed · fierce · loyalty · pack mentality · spirit animal · totem

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maturity/developmental stage

wolf cubalpha wolf

Dominant member of pack

she-wolf · lone wolf

pack hierarchy/dominance

wolf cubalpha wolf

Dominant member of pack

alpha male · pack leader · alpha female · breeding pair · alpha

vulnerability/predatory capability

wolf cubapex predator

Unpreyed-upon dominant hunter

Family

wolf, cub, cubs, wolves, wolfish, cubby, wolfhound, wolfishly, wolflike

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