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Big Cats 24/7
Big Cats Unleashed - What Makes a Big Cat Alpha?
In the world of African big cats, power and status reign supreme. But being top of the hierarchy isn’t just about winning fights – it’s also about parenting. This episode uncovers how dominance is shaped by both fierce battles and the strength of bloodlines, revealing the complex social structures behind these apex predators.
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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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Under attack from intruder male lions, the moms with young cubs must find the rest of the pride.

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With the dominant males gone, intruder lions close in on the Xudum pride’s young cubs.

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The "Big Cats 24/7" team returns to the Okavango Delta to catch up with old friends.

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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.