At roughly four months old, these leopard cubs have a good chance of surviving—and helping fill the ranks of the critically endangered big cats. | National Geographic

House Cat Chases Off Leopard to Save Toddler Cape Town, South Africa — November 12, 2025 A quiet afternoon at a wildlife-facing residence took a dramatic turn when a large leopard was spotted prowling just feet away from a young child. The toddler, sitting calmly behind a glass partition, seemed unaware of the danger as the predator locked eyes and began a steady, menacing approach toward the threshold. Just as the leopard reached the edge of the enclosure, the family’s orange tabby cat launched