Cautious mum (Lucy), a mere four feet away from me, clearing the way for her cub. Courtesy of South Luangwa National Park, Zambia.

Female leopard Lucy, clearing the way ahead for her cub (in background), South Luangwa, Zambia.

Female leopard Lucy, clearing the way ahead for her cub, South Luangwa, Zambia.

Female leopard Lucy, clearing the way ahead for her cub, South Luangwa, Zambia.

Female leopard Lucy, clearing the way ahead for her cub, South Luangwa, Zambia.

Female leopard Lucy, clearing the way ahead for her cub, South Luangwa, Zambia.

Female leopard Lucy, clearing the way ahead for her cub, South Luangwa, Zambia.

Female leopard Lucy, clearing the way ahead for her cub, South Luangwa, Zambia.

Female leopard Lucy, clearing the way ahead for her cub, South Luangwa, Zambia.

Lucy’s cub, South Luangwa, Zambia.

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