Heart-Warming Reunion Between Lost Cubs and Mother
Үй жануарлары мен аңдар
These six lion cubs were extremely excited and happy to hear the calls of their mother and came running as soon as they heard her.
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Jaco Joubert, a professional guide at @MalaMalaGameReserve captured this adorable sighting while on safari. He shared his footage and story with LatestSightings.com.
A telltale sign that a lioness has cubs is suckle marks on her underbelly. And this particular Kambula lioness had plenty of it. The rangers and guides at MalaMala all knew that she had cubs, and everyone was eager to see these tiny balls of fur!
On this particular morning, the guide found her all alone. She looked like she had a full belly and was walking with a lot of intent, but this time it wasn’t to hunt. She was focused on another mission even walking just meters from a herd of wildebeests, without looking their way.
As she continued, she let out low-frequency contact calls, and the group and guide knew that if they followed her, they were going to be in for a treat. She was heading from the open plains to a more thick, dense bush.
Scanning the direction, she was heading, it was extremely thick, and there was no movement to be seen. Mom picked up her pace, showing a look of nervousness on her face, perhaps due to the presence of another large game near where her babies were stashed. After waiting some time to see where Mom was heading, the group began to get nervous that maybe the cubs were very well hidden. And when mom eventually reaches them, it might be too thick to see them.
But just then, from the corner of the guide's eye, he saw movement! It was a tiny lion cub, with tufts of hair on his ears barely visible in the long grass. One, then two, then three, and they just kept coming until a total of six tiny cubs came running and calling in the cutest manner, trying to respond to their mom!
The cubs looked like they were trying to say, "Here, mom, we are over here.” They ran as fast as their short, tiny legs could take them. Mom found a comfortable place next to the road in the open and sat patiently for them. They were so excited at this point that they were jumping and hoping with a bounce in their step!
As soon as they reached their Mom, they tackled her and jumped on top of her! They wanted milk; they were like little kittens, purring and wagging their tails. Each of the little cubs fell perfectly into place as soon as Mom turned on her side, and they began suckling. Not bothered by the group's presence, mom and babies were having a moment of bonding and love.
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Did you notice how the mother, while greeting the cubs, waited for the last one to arrive before turning over so they can all feed. Amazing mother!!! Beautful video!!!
@emyoji1316
Ай бұрын
You must be a mother yourself!
@holdencaulfield8429
Ай бұрын
I only noticed just how much of this saccharine crap turns up in my feed.
@tonamg53
Ай бұрын
Lions only have 4 nipples. There are way more than 4 cubs… and the cubs aren’t known to take turns to suckles but would fiercely and aggressively defend its share of nipples… so most likely the last one won’t get to feed unfortunately.
@onlymebaby.9249
Ай бұрын
They're like rats swarming all over mom. Lol.
@truebeliever3948
Ай бұрын
Noticed the same thing, mom realized they were hungry😳❤👌
I’m glad they all stuck together while they were without mom. That’s so sweet. She crouched down to their level to let them know it was OK.❤
Nothing like a mother and her babies. Amazing.
Instead of rushing in, she lower down making herself smaller because she sensed they were hesitant. Very caring mother.
@Latestsightings
Ай бұрын
Very true.
@bjoernand1712
Ай бұрын
Animal specialist and perfect observer🦁👍💪
@Sigma_Male_Anti_Female
Ай бұрын
All felines are very caring mothers ❤.
@mintkondish7396
Ай бұрын
@My_pfp_beats_all_dog_breeds. Except the ones that aren't...
@kumarrahul1982
Ай бұрын
Brilliant observation.
Wow thats alot of cubs to be lost and still be safe
@judyparsons1333
Ай бұрын
With all those cubs she's going to need the protection of her clan(if she has one)
@kenaderson8662
Ай бұрын
God blessed the lm truly. Lots of predators out there. Lovely to see they were fine
@yakzivz1104
Ай бұрын
@@judyparsons1333 those cubs are too young for her to take back to her clan.
@HollyMoore-wo2mh
Ай бұрын
They weren't lost. They hide when mom goes hunting. She calls and they come running. When they get older another lioness will care for them when the whole group goes hunting. It's the clan that cares for them.
@user-bf2xi3lj2f
Ай бұрын
yeah, because this is fake!
She started a whole new pride of lions
@ScarlettM
Ай бұрын
If just one of these 6 cubs makes it to adulthood, it would be a good result.
@glaxb17
Ай бұрын
@@ScarlettM these are statistics distorted by the reduction of the habitat, it is obvious that if the environment is reduced it will be more difficult to avoid conflicts with many beasts in less space (for a litter, without his pride then, is even worse) without considering than the human activity in the surrounding area (another huge risk,first for the mother and indirectly for hers cubs)
@Mr.Ekshin
Ай бұрын
@@glaxb17 - Yeah, no... those are just the hard facts of natural selection and competition amongst predators. About 80% of all lion cubs will be lost before reaching two years old due to predation by hyenas, leopards, wild dogs, and of course starvation, sickness and abandonment.
@oneeyedman99
19 күн бұрын
@@Mr.Ekshin . . . or getting killed after their father gets overthrown by a younger male.
Poor babies. Glad they found mom
@dustbunny4527
Ай бұрын
They’re probably dead by now
@ryaku5
Ай бұрын
@@dustbunny4527What makes you say that?
Wow six cubs is a lot I'm so glad she found them and I wish them all to stay safe and healthy! ❤️❤️❤️
@novaangelanggoling877
Ай бұрын
😊
@Nobrun1
Ай бұрын
You fell for the clueless title. NOT LOST!
@leq6992
Ай бұрын
1 maybe 2 at most will make it 😢
Nothing can compare to the happiness of lion cubs when they are nursing from their mother; it's a moment full of love
@slaughterhouse5585
Ай бұрын
🙄
@Cyrus-rodn45
Ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
Oh my goodness! Everyone’s so glad to see each other! And so hungry! Bless them!❤
Stop, drop, and roll....feeding time. That was 😍
She's a great example of a devoted mother. Much better than some people.
@nr3059
19 күн бұрын
Stereotype! Not all mothers are the same, even for lions!
Those little roars from them precious beautiful cubs is so sweet to hear & never gets old❤
That's so beautiful. God bless those cubs with long life
@nr3059
19 күн бұрын
Leave God out of this, it's the Male Lions who will decide the fate of these 6 cups! Typically, 2 out of 6 will possibly make it to adulthood
This is the one time here I’ll say, we have to appreciate how cute Lions are.
Straight in for the milk and Mother didn't tell them off!
So beautiful! They were famished and she knew it.
PRICELESS creatures by Almighty God...May God bless them❤❤❤
The cubs are so cute and adorable!
And oh how happy they are to see mom!!! ❤
How is every person who is viewing this not dropping at least a like on such a magical moment!
@squidjames7735
Ай бұрын
... really?
@houseguest4534
Ай бұрын
@@squidjames7735 obviously!!
@Soothsayor999
Ай бұрын
She simply went back to where she LEFT the cubs back at her den while she went hunting. Only idiots and the nieve would leave a like. Only a liar would leave such a thumbnail.
Beautiful moment
I can’t imagine this Mom caring for “ 6 “ Babies !!. Usually I have only seen 2 or 3 at the most !!! What a BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!!
Wow 6 cubs! Amazing
Those cubs look very thin, they needed mom desperately ❤ and mom was engorged, I’m sure she felt much relief from nursing
@goldeneagle99
Ай бұрын
Indeed !
@LifeCycle1978
Ай бұрын
Another Lion expert.
@countrygirlxo7188
Ай бұрын
@@LifeCycle1978 you can see ribs and hips and her nipples are large and swollen. I’m not a lion but I have breastfed 3 kids before.
@issakadowsheikh669
Ай бұрын
See how sweet mom's are. May Allah bless our moms and parents
@kc6810
Ай бұрын
@@LifeCycle1978 Or a mom who breastfed and knows what it’s like to be engorged
That poor girl has her hands full
She’s a good mother,with her adorable cubs.🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
So wonderful. She's got her work cut out for her. Good mama. Cat mamas have hard work in feeding and protecting their young
That's a large litter of cubs, hope they all make it to adulthood
Loving mother and simply adorable little ones
There's no chance for those little ones to survive without mama and the pride...beautiful to see them come running !
سبحان من خلقك أيتها الأم الأميرة طيبة ورحمة وعطف وحب وحنان لا توجد هذه الصفات إلا في نوادر البشر!
Oh Babies ❤😊 It's Mommy ❤❤❤ 🎉 So So Happy for Them God Bless ! ❣️
An absolutely wonderful video !! I'm so happy they were reunited .🤗
Cubs be like welcome home, Mama. The milk bar is open😂😂😂.
Beautiful caring mother. “You’re home now come and have a feed “❤😊
What a beautiful sight to see.Awesome ❤👌😊
What a heart warning reunion ❤♥️🦁🦁🦁
Brought my tears, beautiful mum & cubs
Oh my💔 hurts I want them all they are such🌹 Beautiful🦁 lion cubs. 🙏God keep them safe always.
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the video. 🙏❤
If I went on a safari, I'd be tempted to kidnap one of those adorable cubs. The mother and aunts would probably kidnap me as well.
wow, the 6 lion cubs are so adorable, the mother takes good care of them, I hope they will be safe 😘
Mother love is always amazing❤❤❤
Beautiful sight.....absolutely darling!💋💕
Happy family reunion ❤❤
what an adorable family....simply precious
Omg well done mum 6 babies and are all well cared for ❤
Milk bar has officially opened
Very cute cubs , specially the smallest one . 🦁
That was pretty amazing to watch...😍
Такие милые детки
What a beautiful moment!
I love mother like her because she truly loves her babies.
O M 🦁, so visceral & sublime. Can’t never get enough of lion cubbies & mum… The are the magnificent gift from nature. Hard to fathom how their lives are so precarious. We give need to give more.
May God bless and save all mothers.
I like the way other animals were watching and thinking what they did to deserve such increases in their predatators.
Those cubs are just adorable!
Beautiful reunion...a happy moment
What a beautiful cubs dying to c their mother after, God knows ,how long they were lost for few hrs or more!!! Loving caring mother longing to c them and wanting g to feed immediately. God bless them all and wish them the best.
She laid right down knowing her babies were hungry! 😢😊
So happy all these babies kept together and finally found their mama, she should be proud to have her very own pride.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is truly one of the moments of all time.
Now that’s a great video! And nice family reunion!
That was so lovely. Waiting for mums return. How lovely. 😊❤🎉
Mother’s breast milk is liquid GOLD for cubs😅
Mother is everything to the young.
La gioia infinita dei cuccioli per aver ritrovato la loro mamma...meravigliosi tutti ❤❤❤
And so it all is well as things after a spectacular reunion.
Beautiful 😍😍😍 they're Happy sounds just warms my heart ❤️❤️❤️
This one mother started a baby boom!
Nothing beats the ❤Love of a Mother💋
Mother's love is so pure and genuine. Respect all mothers on this land including everything in the wild.
We should all treat our mothers with kindness and respect! ❤❤❤
wow those kids are so adorable
Yes nothing like a motherwho loves d cuesta thanks for having send this loving vedio clip gid bless
Good thing, the Cubs are alive
God this is the most beautiful thing I have seen for a long time, all of them reunited as one family!
Not even a hi Mom!! "But a lay down mom we're hungry and want to eat".😊
So happy to see the cute cubs reunite with their mother. Also glad that there is no male lion that will ruin this family's life.
@alrober1906
Ай бұрын
What a very ignorant statement. Their very existence also depends on a strong male. Educate yourself.
@jonjhon8491
Ай бұрын
Educate me on the whole male lion thing??
@miestro2883
Ай бұрын
MALE LIONS WHO DID NOT FATHER THE CUBS WILL KILL THEM. THERE ARE NO STEP DADS IN THE LION KINGDOM😢@@jonjhon8491
@DanielIsraelite
Ай бұрын
I hope you ain't homosexual you know
@kenryan4670
Ай бұрын
If the male lion is their father he’d practically fight to the death to protect them
What a beautiful mom.
Mommas back and the bar is open Boyz! 😙
What is not to love and shed tears. Absolutely beautiful ❤️😇🙏🥰😂
OMG this is absolutely beautiful.
so beautiful. made me cry tears of happiness for them
Never underestimate the power of love from your own mother.
@lisabarnes3405
Ай бұрын
My Mama was like that. Never thought of herself. Always her children. No matter our age. I miss her so much.
The sweetest thing I have seen in a long time
Witnessing the circle of life right there, out with the old and in with the new.
Beautiful , lovely to see them back together ❤
*dies from cuteness *
I’m so happy the cubs are back with the mom. It’s so important
Such so adorable little cubs run to the Lioness who is actually exthostic looking for them and you can see how hungry they arev❤
that ending was so brutal. 🔥
6 babies! what a trooper!
Beautiful and Precious 💞
Ahhh , listen to the cubs and their little cries .. Too cute .. 💖
Beautiful, heart warming, love it
cuteness overload , mean while daddy is protection and guarding the family ...or should be
sound cubs like sound minions, aaw aaw aaw😅
Lionesses are among the very few animals who routinely help nurse and raise one another's cubs. This lioness is probably an aunt to at least half of those cubs as they normally max out at four cubs each.