The cubs are now nearly six months old and are becoming more adventurous. Each time they pass the cameras there seems to be one lagging behind, distracted by interesting smells. Last week the mother and one cub appeared in front of one camera looking anxious and obviously waiting for the other cub to catch up. After three minutes they gave up and went down to the water.
A few minutes later they were back on the bank, staring up the slope waiting for the second cub. The video is interesting because we can hear the difference between the cub's high-pitched squeak and the mother's whistle. Two hours later the missing cub appeared briefly on the same camera, squeaking loudly in the hope of making contact.
It is a pity the reunion didn't take place in front of the cameras but some time later they were all back together. The following night all three went past the cameras with both cubs keeping close to mother. Lesson learned, for now.
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