cub

Example Sentences

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“Home” is a concept that Chase, a newly orphaned cheetah cub, struggles to make sense of.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

An injured mountain lion cub was captured by wildlife officials Wednesday after it was seen huddled in the middle of a roadway in the Castaic area, probably after being struck by a car, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

At the time, she had one cub, which scientists tagged for study.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

In the fall, she was seen again, but this time with two cubs - the original cub that had been tagged and another without a tag.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

The cub sensed loneliness and uncertainty and pain.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver