After finishing the small meal her mom had caught, this leopard cub seemed determined to show her just how much she appreciated her.
She circled around her mom, rubbing against her and gently bumping her head against hers. But the ultimate display of affection came from her tail. As she rubbed against her mom, she casually draped her long, spotted tail over her mom’s head—turning it into what looked like a very fancy leopard scarf. 🐆❤
There’s so much communication and affection between a mother and her cub—and sometimes, all it takes is a tail draped around the head to see just how strong their bond is.
Taken at Laikipia, Kenya, 3/2026.
(Nikon Z8, f 5.6, 1/1000, ISO 1800, 440mm)
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