Leopard cub forces mom to play

Leopard cubs are typically born in litters of two or three

AFRICA (Web Desk) - A young single leopard cub seeks its mother's attention to play a game of chase the cub eventually forces its mom to play along.

"I sat watching the African sun rise, birds chirping, and the morning breeze caressing the autumn leaves. When a call on the radio broke the silence. "Ingwe," which means leopard in Shangaan. I started up the engine and, along with my guests, headed in search of the big cat."

"When we arrived, we were greeted by a single leopard cub playing in the distance. It was evident that the cub was seeking its mother's attention, as it had no other siblings to keep it busy. The little leopard would pounce on a twig or rustle some leaves, hoping to catch its mother's attention."

Leopard cubs are typically born in litters of two or three. However, it's not uncommon for them to be born alone. The mother leopard will care for her cubs until they're about two years old teaching them how to hunt and survive in the wild.