One of three rare baby leopard cubs photographed on safari in Mala Mala, South Africa, this intimate wildlife photograph captures a once-in-a-lifetime moment in the African bush. Triplet leopard cubs are almost unheard of in the wild, making this scene even more extraordinary. Moments earlier, this young cub had finished its first solid meal high in the branches. Now, with wide eyes, tiny claws, and fragile courage, it was navigating down the tree for the very first time to reunite with its mother below.
Sarah L. Glabman, from the field. The full story travels with every editorial license.
