Shangwa's three cubs - at 2 months old
Draped over a branch in front of the riverside, cave den site
The proud mum - Shangwa and cubs
Makwela resting in a tree having killed a young waterbuck
At last Makwela no longer has to share her kill with her three daughters, who are now fully independant
But Makwela soon will be. As this photo shows she is lactating and has likely hidden her newborn cubs in a nearby kopje
The proud mother: Shangwa
Now 3 months old, Shangwa's cubs are very inquisitive
Dawn: Shangwa plays with her cubs
A fallen tree makes a great playground
... for games such as tag ...
At last ! A brief glimpse of the elusive and very shy Hippo Dam Female