Leopard And It's Cub; The Lift (Ink Drawing)

Hello Everyone. I hope you're all having a great day.

I'd like to share this wildlife drawing I did which depicts a leopard carrying it's cub with it's mouth.
This act is carried out by almost all wild cats as a means of protecting their young ones or carrying them to a safe place. The jaws of the parent are wild and strong enough to carry the cub but their teeth are passive in this lift in order not to harm the young cub.

I used a black ball point pen and pelican paper for this drawing
Here are the steps involved;

Firstly, I drew the outline of both the leopard and the cub in it's mouth and then added their features.

Next, I began shading and drawing the dark spots on their body.

Afterwards, I added details of fur to the cub first.

Finally, I added some details to the mother and drew some grasses around for a wildlife appearance and also for an appealing look.

Thank you for reading and viewing my drawing. Enjoy the rest of your day.