Multiple choice Mowgli is called a "man cub" by many of his friends because "cub" means: a baby animal an adolescent animal an adult animal a human baby Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation In zoology, a cub is the term used for the young offspring of various carnivorous mammals, including bears, lions, and tigers. It refers to a baby animal, not specifically a human baby or an adult.