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if a lion or a tiger or any of the big cats have babies why are they called cubs and not kittens?

glenis Fri 11/01/08 03:04

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heathfield
Fri 11/01/08
10:59

They are often called 'kittens'. Both terms are correct for felines.

brionon
Fri 11/01/08
11:59

Neither Term is correct. Say what you like.

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