Zuma

Zuma means ‘honey’, she is Msaka’s second cub in her fourth litter, her eighth child overall.

Zuma is close with her litter mates, Mnene and Siwatu, but elects to stay in the pride as an adult, even when her sisters go rogue. She wishes them well, but she’s happy in the Hidden Valley, and she doesn’t want to leave their mother.

First litter:
1. Taya ~ 794225646695 male, treed at age 1.11
2. Ndevu ~ 794225646696 female, adopted at age 1.9

Second litter:
1. Mbali ~ 794227231410 female, chased at age 2.3
2. Agizo ~ 794227231411 male
3. Dalili ~ female, kept.

Third litter:
1. Zuura ~ 794229179027 female, chased at age 2

Fourth litter:
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~It's funny how long Zuma can remain amused by a stick. It's not even a proper toy! But there they are, dragging it around in circles. Wait...are they drawing something?

~You laughingly greet Zuma and start gently pretending to eat them. They shriek and laugh and tell you your teeth tickle.

~You bring a grasshopper to Zuma, and they are delighted. You relax and watch them pounce after it, until they finally manage to catch it and munch it. Good cub!

~You say hello to Zuma and ask how she is doing. She says she is fine, and both of you sit in silence for a minute before just sort of...going to do...something else. Ahem. 2x

~Zuma rolls in front of you to play, but then she realizes there is a blood stain on her belly. She looks embarrassed and leaves in a hurry! 2x

~You move towards Zuma to greet her affectionately, but she head-butted you in greeting too hard. Ouch, that smarts a bit. 2x

~Zuma enthusiastically brought you a wildebeest liver as a treat! Too bad it's your least-favorite food. Ah well, she doesn't have to know that.