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

Chewing !

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