Nina sat excitedly by the nest, propping her chin in her hands as she waited for the egg to hatch.
Sal finished dressing and took a seat beside her, quietly keeping her company.
At first, only a thin crack split the shell. A long time passed before the fissure widened even slightly.
Mino and the others hadn't gone far. Before long, they returned and immediately noticed Nina staring intently at the nest.
Another baby was about to hatch.
They quickly finished preparing the food in their hands and gathered around to welcome the second cub into the world.
Everyone sat in a circle around the nest, eyes fixed on the trembling egg.
After a short nap, Yinny woke as well and crawled over to watch. The remaining eggs wobbled excitedly, as if cheering their sibling on.
Crack.
The split widened dramatically, and several tufts of white-tipped fur poked through the opening.
What was that?
Everyone instinctively glanced at Yinny, confusion written all over their faces.
