Heart-Warming Reunion Between Lost Cubs and Mother

These six lion cubs were extremely excited and happy to hear the calls of their mother and came running as soon as they heard her.
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Jaco Joubert, a professional guide at @MalaMalaGameReserve captured this adorable sighting while on safari. He shared his footage and story with LatestSightings.com.
A telltale sign that a lioness has cubs is suckle marks on her underbelly. And this particular Kambula lioness had plenty of it. The rangers and guides at MalaMala all knew that she had cubs, and everyone was eager to see these tiny balls of fur!
On this particular morning, the guide found her all alone. She looked like she had a full belly and was walking with a lot of intent, but this time it wasn’t to hunt. She was focused on another mission even walking just meters from a herd of wildebeests, without looking their way.
As she continued, she let out low-frequency contact calls, and the group and guide knew that if they followed her, they were going to be in for a treat. She was heading from the open plains to a more thick, dense bush.
Scanning the direction, she was heading, it was extremely thick, and there was no movement to be seen. Mom picked up her pace, showing a look of nervousness on her face, perhaps due to the presence of another large game near where her babies were stashed. After waiting some time to see where Mom was heading, the group began to get nervous that maybe the cubs were very well hidden. And when mom eventually reaches them, it might be too thick to see them.
But just then, from the corner of the guide's eye, he saw movement! It was a tiny lion cub, with tufts of hair on his ears barely visible in the long grass. One, then two, then three, and they just kept coming until a total of six tiny cubs came running and calling in the cutest manner, trying to respond to their mom!
The cubs looked like they were trying to say, "Here, mom, we are over here.” They ran as fast as their short, tiny legs could take them. Mom found a comfortable place next to the road in the open and sat patiently for them. They were so excited at this point that they were jumping and hoping with a bounce in their step!
As soon as they reached their Mom, they tackled her and jumped on top of her! They wanted milk; they were like little kittens, purring and wagging their tails. Each of the little cubs fell perfectly into place as soon as Mom turned on her side, and they began suckling. Not bothered by the group's presence, mom and babies were having a moment of bonding and love.
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[@SoulfulLiving97]

Did you notice how the mother, while greeting the cubs, waited for the last one to arrive before turning over so they can all feed. Amazing mother!!! Beautful video!!!

[@emyoji1316]

You must be a mother yourself!

[@holdencaulfield8429]

I only noticed just how much of this saccharine crap turns up in my feed.

[@tonamg53]

Lions only have 4 nipples. There are way more than 4 cubs… and the cubs aren’t known to take turns to suckles but would fiercely and aggressively defend its share of nipples… so most likely the last one won’t get to feed unfortunately.

[@onlymebaby.9249]

They're like rats swarming all over mom. Lol.

[@truebeliever3948]

Noticed the same thing, mom realized they were hungry😳❤👌

[@n4_ku]

Instead of rushing in, she lower down making herself smaller because she sensed they were hesitant. Very caring mother.

[@Latestsightings]

Very true.

[@bjoernand1712]

Animal specialist and perfect observer🦁👍💪

[@Sigma_Male_Anti_Female]

All felines are very caring mothers ❤.

[@mintkondish7396]

​@My_pfp_beats_all_dog_breeds. Except the ones that aren't...

[@kumarrahul1982]

Brilliant observation.

[@kaalvoetpiet3442]

She started a whole new pride of lions

[@ScarlettM]

If just one of these 6 cubs makes it to adulthood, it would be a good result.

[@glaxb17]

@@ScarlettM these are statistics distorted by the reduction of the habitat, it is obvious that if the environment is reduced it will be more difficult to avoid conflicts with many beasts in less space (for a litter, without his pride then, is even worse) without considering than the human activity in the surrounding area (another huge risk,first for the mother and indirectly for hers cubs)

[@Mr.Ekshin]

@@glaxb17 - Yeah, no... those are just the hard facts of natural selection and competition amongst predators. About 80% of all lion cubs will be lost before reaching two years old due to predation by hyenas, leopards, wild dogs, and of course starvation, sickness and abandonment.

[@oneeyedman99]

@@Mr.Ekshin . . . or getting killed after their father gets overthrown by a younger male.

[@thehawkanimals]

Thank you to the videographer for capturing this amazing moment. It's truly share-worthy.

[@tarik4684]

Wow thats alot of cubs to be lost and still be safe

[@judyparsons1333]

With all those cubs she's going to need the protection of her clan(if she has one)

[@kenaderson8662]

God blessed the lm truly. Lots of predators out there. Lovely to see they were fine

[@yakzivz1104]

@@judyparsons1333 those cubs are too young for her to take back to her clan.

[@HollyMoore-wo2mh]

They weren't lost. They hide when mom goes hunting. She calls and they come running. When they get older another lioness will care for them when the whole group goes hunting. It's the clan that cares for them.

[@user-bf2xi3lj2f]

yeah, because this is fake!

[@jalapeno3395]

Nothing like a mother and her babies. Amazing.

[@carlawright9407]

Poor babies. Glad they found mom

[@dustbunny4527]

They’re probably dead by now

[@ryaku5]

​@@dustbunny4527What makes you say that?

[@majeeplady5967]

Wow six cubs is a lot I'm so glad she found them and I wish them all to stay safe and healthy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@novaangelanggoling877]

😊

[@Nobrun1]

You fell for the clueless title. NOT LOST!

[@leq6992]

1 maybe 2 at most will make it 😢

[@Sook995]

I’m glad they all stuck together while they were without mom. That’s so sweet. She crouched down to their level to let them know it was OK.❤

[@ApexAnimalWorld]

Nothing can compare to the happiness of lion cubs when they are nursing from their mother; it's a moment full of love

[@slaughterhouse5585]

🙄

[@Cyrus-rodn45]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@catmom5622]

She's a great example of a devoted mother. Much better than some people.

[@nr3059]

Stereotype! Not all mothers are the same, even for lions!

[@ShaninJackson]

Oh my goodness! Everyone’s so glad to see each other! And so hungry! Bless them!❤

[@DezRosswess]

Straight in for the milk and Mother didn't tell them off!

[@cantcme1243]

Those little roars from them precious beautiful cubs is so sweet to hear & never gets old❤

[@jumpman23madj1]

That's so beautiful. God bless those cubs with long life

[@nr3059]

Leave God out of this, it's the Male Lions who will decide the fate of these 6 cups! Typically, 2 out of 6 will possibly make it to adulthood

[@amyochoa1030]

Stop, drop, and roll....feeding time. That was 😍

[@houseguest4534]

How is every person who is viewing this not dropping at least a like on such a magical moment!

[@squidjames7735]

... really?

[@houseguest4534]

@@squidjames7735 obviously!!

[@Soothsayor999]

She simply went back to where she LEFT the cubs back at her den while she went hunting. Only idiots and the nieve would leave a like. Only a liar would leave such a thumbnail.

[@jsd795]

That poor girl has her hands full

[@countrygirlxo7188]

Those cubs look very thin, they needed mom desperately ❤ and mom was engorged, I’m sure she felt much relief from nursing

[@goldeneagle99]

Indeed !

[@LifeCycle1978]

Another Lion expert.

[@countrygirlxo7188]

@@LifeCycle1978 you can see ribs and hips and her nipples are large and swollen. I’m not a lion but I have breastfed 3 kids before.

[@issakadowsheikh669]

See how sweet mom's are. May Allah bless our moms and parents

[@thehawkanimals]

All cats are very attentive mothers, right?

[@AmanDeep-hh6dl]

Beautiful moment

[@greekatso]

That's a large litter of cubs, hope they all make it to adulthood

[@Fadedecho1]

And oh how happy they are to see mom!!! ❤

[@craighutto9282]

So beautiful! They were famished and she knew it.

[@AdventureswithLandon]

This is the one time here I’ll say, we have to appreciate how cute Lions are.

[@deeT02]

Wow 6 cubs! Amazing

[@JurassicWilderness]

The cubs are so cute and adorable!

[@mohamedhaleem2956]

PRICELESS creatures by Almighty God...May God bless them❤❤❤

[@sharynrobbins1337]

I can’t imagine this Mom caring for “ 6 “ Babies !!. Usually I have only seen 2 or 3 at the most !!! What a BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!!

[@user-pq7xu9dr8m]

Cubs be like welcome home, Mama. The milk bar is open😂😂😂.

[@normanfl6592]

She’s a good mother,with her adorable cubs.🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@marcielong6978]

So wonderful. She's got her work cut out for her. Good mama. Cat mamas have hard work in feeding and protecting their young

[@scottisitoro3953]

There's no chance for those little ones to survive without mama and the pride...beautiful to see them come running !

[@Ana_Khalid]

سبحان من خلقك أيتها الأم الأميرة طيبة ورحمة وعطف وحب وحنان لا توجد هذه الصفات إلا في نوادر البشر!

[@Dawn-Songs]

An absolutely wonderful video !! I'm so happy they were reunited .🤗

[@Medusa.1000]

Oh Babies ❤😊 It's Mommy ❤❤❤ 🎉 So So Happy for Them God Bless ! ❣️

[@tuancao35]

Milk bar has officially opened

[@ingridredfern5065]

What a beautiful sight to see.Awesome ❤👌😊

[@ilovemydog6847]

Beautiful caring mother. “You’re home now come and have a feed “❤😊

[@tristensolock7620]

Loving mother and simply adorable little ones

[@susanmellor2122]

Brought my tears, beautiful mum & cubs

[@sarfrazqureshi4841]

Mother love is always amazing❤❤❤

[@ncbabe21]

What a heart warning reunion ❤♥️🦁🦁🦁

[@evelynrivera8799]

Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for the video. 🙏❤

[@Jackie-wn5hx]

If I went on a safari, I'd be tempted to kidnap one of those adorable cubs. The mother and aunts would probably kidnap me as well.

[@nazimmn7003]

Happy family reunion ❤❤

[@atpearth]

wow, the 6 lion cubs are so adorable, the mother takes good care of them, I hope they will be safe 😘

[@kaycampbell8532]

Beautiful sight.....absolutely darling!💋💕

[@Stalker_from_Magdeburg]

May God bless and save all mothers.

[@kanegorgeous3046]

Oh my💔 hurts I want them all they are such🌹 Beautiful🦁 lion cubs. 🙏God keep them safe always.

[@goosefarm3602]

what an adorable family....simply precious

[@dynamoterror18]

This one mother started a baby boom!

[@DRIVER-SEBVET]

That was pretty amazing to watch...😍

[@khalajanskitchen7456]

Very cute cubs , specially the smallest one . 🦁

[@user-dg3iu8fd3h]

Такие милые детки

[@alicesmithnanna]

Omg well done mum 6 babies and are all well cared for ❤

[@user-fe4sh2ww9c]

What a beautiful moment!

[@barbarapurvishunter7215]

I love mother like her because she truly loves her babies.

[@joeblow4215]

Those cubs are just adorable!

[@lavernewashington8826]

She laid right down knowing her babies were hungry! 😢😊

[@LB-oj1kr]

Mother's love is so pure and genuine. Respect all mothers on this land including everything in the wild.

[@saraswatkin9226]

I like the way other animals were watching and thinking what they did to deserve such increases in their predatators.

[@fukatrumume9750]

O M 🦁, so visceral & sublime. Can’t never get enough of lion cubbies & mum… The are the magnificent gift from nature. Hard to fathom how their lives are so precarious. We give need to give more.

[@annetedder8202]

Mother is everything to the young.

[@JoHussein-ky9oj]

What a beautiful cubs dying to c their mother after, God knows ,how long they were lost for few hrs or more!!! Loving caring mother longing to c them and wanting g to feed immediately. God bless them all and wish them the best.

[@DougRipley-ns4ul]

And so it all is well as things after a spectacular reunion.

[@aaronlopez492]

Not even a hi Mom!! "But a lay down mom we're hungry and want to eat".😊

[@tys3456]

This is truly one of the moments of all time.

[@FofXequalsYnot]

Mother’s breast milk is liquid GOLD for cubs😅

[@JandiFX]

Mommas back and the bar is open Boyz! 😙

[@marlenaforbes-reidy9876]

So happy all these babies kept together and finally found their mama, she should be proud to have her very own pride.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wendyhellwig7790]

That was so lovely. Waiting for mums return. How lovely. 😊❤🎉

[@ripjanetstrimel3312]

Now that’s a great video! And nice family reunion!

[@MakingUsThink]

Nothing beats the ❤Love of a Mother💋

[@rockandroll4689]

so beautiful. made me cry tears of happiness for them

[@vanilliathyzjamiecottle3964]

Beautiful 😍😍😍 they're Happy sounds just warms my heart ❤️❤️❤️

[@mystermysterio5348]

Beautiful reunion...a happy moment

[@Lata1421]

We should all treat our mothers with kindness and respect! ❤❤❤

[@the_sense]

wow those kids are so adorable

[@waterislife5109]

What a beautiful mom.

[@chiaradeblasio2309]

La gioia infinita dei cuccioli per aver ritrovato la loro mamma...meravigliosi tutti ❤❤❤

[@sepajayathillaka3460]

Yes nothing like a motherwho loves d cuesta thanks for having send this loving vedio clip gid bless

[@am2382]

Never underestimate the power of love from your own mother.

[@lisabarnes3405]

My Mama was like that. Never thought of herself. Always her children. No matter our age. I miss her so much.

[@eddiemcd]

OMG this is absolutely beautiful.

[@icelynx7683]

*dies from cuteness *

[@user-fw2ey8sg2x]

Beautiful , lovely to see them back together ❤

[@sanjayshah5425]

A spectacular reunion!!

[@ashoojit]

So beautiful. Such a heartwarming video.

[@Elizabeth-hm6ic]

Beautiful, heart warming, love it

[@JurassicWilderness]

So happy to see the cute cubs reunite with their mother. Also glad that there is no male lion that will ruin this family's life.

[@alrober1906]

What a very ignorant statement. Their very existence also depends on a strong male. Educate yourself.

[@jonjhon8491]

Educate me on the whole male lion thing??

[@miestro2883]

MALE LIONS WHO DID NOT FATHER THE CUBS WILL KILL THEM. THERE ARE NO STEP DADS IN THE LION KINGDOM😢​@@jonjhon8491

[@davidsolomon3926]

I hope you ain't homosexual you know

[@kenryan4670]

If the male lion is their father he’d practically fight to the death to protect them

[@vitodesimone8120]

A wonderful heart warming video.

[@user-wj2jd8rl9j]

God Bless all the animals

[@fabians3076]

Beautiful and Precious 💞

[@GlobalBeautyTube]

This was so beautiful

[@tolykozin]

God this is the most beautiful thing I have seen for a long time, all of them reunited as one family!

[@tonywawan4859]

sound cubs like sound minions, aaw aaw aaw😅

[@aetreus88]

that ending was so brutal. 🔥

[@elianemccarthy1981]

The sweetest thing I have seen in a long time

[@cathycooper5606]

Beautiful ❤I love the sound the cubs make ❤

[@jacquelineithell307]

What is not to love and shed tears. Absolutely beautiful ❤️😇🙏🥰😂

[@AngelPerez-pd1zi]

BEAUTIFUL !