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A female Eurasian lynx fiercely hunts in the forest, seeking prey larger than herself, while also caring for her two young kittens. As the kittens mature, their mother guides them in developing their hunting skills, starting with smaller kills like a bird carcass, until they are eventually able to successfully hunt on their own around the age of six months. | Love Nature

The Carpathian mountains, stretching across seven European countries, are home to vast forests and steep gorges that shelter charismatic wildlife. During summer, a mother brown bear forages for food to sustain herself and her two cubs, who must learn vital survival skills, as only half of bear cubs survive their first year. Meanwhile, lynx kittens venture from their den, observing their mother’s hunting techniques to prepare for independence. This rugged landscape also links the lives of local h