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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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A new generation of lions, cheetahs, and leopards comes of age in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
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Young Xudum lionesses return north as Pobe faces tragedy, and Lediba struggles to feed her cub.
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Xudum lionesses struggle to feed their cubs as Lediba and Pobe fight to protect their young.
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Under attack from intruder male lions, the moms with young cubs must find the rest of the pride.
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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.
