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Big Cats 24/7
Life in a Lion Pride
Survival isn't easy for lion cubs, and 80% won't make it to their second birthday. For the Xudum Pride, the survival of the entire family comes down to its experienced mothers and dominant adult males, Big Toe and Madumo. But wildfires have put the pride in jeopardy, and the pressure is on Big Toe and Madumo to protect their territory and young cubs.
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With the lion pride now the biggest in Africa, competition for food is fierce.
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The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta, putting lion, leopard and cheetah mothers to the test.
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The annual flood has finally arrived at Okavango Delta, bringing new challenges for the big cats.
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After fighting intruders, the dominant male lions disappear, leaving their family exposed.
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The team faces a wildfire, forcing the resident big cats to swiftly adapt.
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The Big Cats 24/7 team follows lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta.