It was complete mayhem and absolutely perfect. It was 03:15 when my alarm went off – a truly uncivilised hour that no one should ever see, unless they're getting to witness some great wildlife ...

The fluffy, spotted babies wrestle and lunge, spin and pounce. They’re still a little wobbly on their paws, and their furry baby-tails seem as flexible as rubber. They remind me of my darling border ...