Survival of the fittest (the weak die and the strong survive)
Human advancements means destruction of ecosystems and species (Panthers having to go far to look for food because of human settlements)
When it comes to family, you must take a risk (Panthers risking going out from their hunting area to find food for cubs) (Father risking death to save child from panthers)
Classic Conflicts
Human v nature (Panthers trying to find food to eat)
Human v nature (Child trying to survive in the nature)
Human v nature (Child's father saving him and killing the panthers)
Human v self (Father conflicted with whether or not to save the child crying)