cub

Example:The whelp was still dependent on its mother for nourishment.

Definition:A young; especially one of mammalian species that are born live; a puppy or kitten.

Example:The jimmies in the pride were scattered across the plains, exploring their territory.

Definition:In informal usage, a cub, especially a young lion.

Example:The kitten was playing with its siblings in the sunlit meadow.

Definition:A young animal of certain species, especially a young squirrel, rabbit, or fox.