Cubs are baby animals, but not all baby animals are called cubs! Learn which animals have cubs, why they're called cubs, and fascinating facts about cub development.
Badger Cub
Badger cubs are born underground in setts
Bear Cub
Bear cubs are born tiny — about the size of a stick of butter
Cheetah Cub
Cheetah cubs have a tall "mantle" of hair on their back for camouflage
Leopard Cub
Leopard cubs are born with fuzzy, grayish fur
Lion Cub
Lion cubs are born blind and helpless
Panda Cub
Panda cubs are born pink, blind, and tiny — about the size of a stick of butter
Polar Bear Cub
Polar bear cubs are born in a snow den during winter
Red Panda Cub
Red panda cubs are born blind and fully furred
Tiger Cub
Tiger cubs are born blind and weigh only 2-3 pounds
Wolverine Cub
Wolverine kits are born in snow dens
Cubs are baby animals, specifically baby carnivorous mammals like lions, tigers, bears, and wolves.
Lions, tigers, bears, wolves, and other large predators have cubs.
Big cats (lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs), wolves, and foxes all have cubs besides bears.