A baby lion, called a cub, often plays with its mother’s tail as part of learning and bonding. When the mother lion flicks her tail, the cub sees it as a fun, moving target to chase and pounce on. This playful behavior helps the cub develop important hunting skills like stalking and quick reflexes, while also strengthening their connection — but sometimes, mom has had enough and gently swats the cub away to get some peace! Credit unknown Please DM us for credit #animals #animalsofinstagram #ador