Big Cats 24/7 Season 2 Episode 6 – Next Generation follows the young predators of the Okavango Delta as they begin stepping into adulthood.
First-time lion mother Serami surprises the crew with her tiny cubs, a development that could signal a future split within the famous Xudum lion pride. Meanwhile, the older cubs—including Mathata—must begin contributing to the pride as they grow stronger and start learning the responsibilities of survival.
Pobe the cheetah makes a welcome return with her surviving cub Bo, who finally shows the team the hunting skills he has been developing. For cheetahs in the Okavango, independence means facing one of the most competitive predator environments on Earth.
At the same time, Lediba the leopard’s female cub is becoming increasingly confident and independent. Her bold new behavior alarms both her cautious mother and the wildlife crew following her story.
As the next generation rises, a new predator arrives in the delta, bringing fresh tension to an already dangerous landscape in Big Cats 24/7.
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First-time lion mother Serami surprises the crew with her tiny cubs, a development that could signal a future split within the famous Xudum lion pride. Meanwhile, the older cubs—including Mathata—must begin contributing to the pride as they grow stronger and start learning the responsibilities of survival.
Pobe the cheetah makes a welcome return with her surviving cub Bo, who finally shows the team the hunting skills he has been developing. For cheetahs in the Okavango, independence means facing one of the most competitive predator environments on Earth.
At the same time, Lediba the leopard’s female cub is becoming increasingly confident and independent. Her bold new behavior alarms both her cautious mother and the wildlife crew following her story.
As the next generation rises, a new predator arrives in the delta, bringing fresh tension to an already dangerous landscape in Big Cats 24/7.
#BigCats247 #BigCats #WildlifeDocumentary #AfricanWildlife #OkavangoDelta
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00:10The Okavango Delta in Botswana.
00:13We are in a pristine environment right now.
00:16One of Africa's last wildernesses.
00:19The magnitude of life here is unparalleled.
00:23And it's a haven for Africa's big cats.
00:29Lion, cheetah and leopard.
00:32Big cat country.
00:35Armed with the latest filming technology,
00:38the Big Cats 24-17 is following individual big cats for six months.
00:46This is a unique opportunity to follow these cats round the clock.
00:50Through the day...
00:52I used to think I'd have a fair fight with a lion.
00:56Not so sure now.
00:58And the night.
01:00We've got the most sophisticated thermal imaging technologies.
01:05Capturing their behavior 24 hours a day.
01:09I have never seen anything like this.
01:12Epic!
01:24Ahhhh!
01:48It's starting to move.
01:55It's starting to move.
02:07It is alive.
02:11I can breathe.
02:13I couldn't breathe then.
02:15That was horrible.
02:17What?
02:21That is a roller coaster.
02:35My God, my heart leapt out my chest there.
02:39I think it's okay. It was stunned and winded, but the danger is still here.
02:51The intruder male lion, known as Golden Boy, hasn't gone away.
02:57If Golden Boy's not the father, it is in his interest to get rid of those cubs, to eliminate competition,
03:04to kill both of them.
03:11Wait a second.
03:13That is Sarami.
03:17She's coming back.
03:20First time mum Sarami has been absent for 36 hours.
03:28This is really, really dangerous.
03:43Ah, okay.
03:45Golden Boy isn't doing anything.
03:53Sarami could have been very clever here and has fooled everyone, including me.
04:02Golden Boy, he may have mated with Sarami and that's making him think twice about these cubs.
04:07Maybe there is.
04:08Maybe there is.
04:11That's crazy.
04:13Unbelievable stuff.
04:17Sometimes the female lions will mate with multiple different males, only falling pregnant by one.
04:24Just to fool them into thinking that the cubs are theirs.
04:29All the males are like, oh, well, those cubs are ours.
04:33Female lions use this mating strategy when there are no dominant males controlling a pride.
04:42Even if Golden Boy isn't a dad, he definitely thinks that he is.
04:47And I think that is what has saved them today.
04:52Part of me is really hopeful that Golden Boy does stay and become the protector that Sarami
05:01and her cubs need.
05:04With Golden Boy establishing himself in the north of the Kudumpride territory.
05:10Maybe Sarami really does know what she's doing.
05:14Sarami's cubs now have a better chance of survival.
05:21What an amazing morning.
05:31To the south of its 250 square kilometer territory.
05:38The rest of the Kudumpride remains a formidable force.
05:46Especially with so many cubs coming of age.
05:53The land team, I'm with the pride here.
05:56In the south.
05:59It's fairly great stuff.
06:01I'm just on my way there now.
06:10How the cubs are coming close to say hi.
06:15These cubs, they're being raised and groomed by, let's say, the best lionesses in this whole delta.
06:23The Kudum lionesses are so formidable.
06:28Seeing their cubs up close and personal like this really shows how much they've grown.
06:33They were so smart and now they're the sizes of their mums.
06:40The eldest cubs are now 20 months old.
06:44When they get to this stage, they should really be pulling their own weight and getting involved in the hunt.
06:51It's actively hunting big, potentially dangerous animals.
06:58For so many lions to survive together, it's crucial the oldest cubs start working with the rest of the pride
07:06to catch large prey.
07:12It's a rapid learning curve.
07:18It's about everybody performing their role within the pride.
07:21Everything's got a lot more serious now.
07:27This type of fighting is different.
07:30It's changed so much from when they were small.
07:35You can see how intentional their moves are.
07:40Chasing the stalking, attacking in very specific places like the neck.
07:49This is the skill they would need to take down large prey that's running away.
08:02There is one cub who should be leading the way.
08:07Matata here.
08:08He looks as if he could do with another eight hours in bed.
08:14He's huge now.
08:16So we've known him for over a year.
08:20And he has grown and grown.
08:23So much so that he's even got the start of a mane.
08:27Can you see his little mohawk?
08:31That's because he's a big, bad male lion.
08:35So I think there's something kind of special about him.
08:40Matata is 20 months old at the moment.
08:43If you're to draw a parallel developmentally, he's like a kind of, like a 15 year old boy.
08:50He looks grown up, but there's still a lot to learn.
08:56He's boisterous.
08:57He's a bit of a troublemaker.
08:59But I think as he grows and develops, I think he could turn all of those things of his personality
09:03to his advantage.
09:11Wait.
09:13One of the older cubs is getting up.
09:16Full of teenage bravado.
09:18They're setting their sights way too high.
09:21Oh my goodness.
09:22I've never seen him go for a giraffe before.
09:24These cubs are crazy.
09:28There's no chance of catching it.
09:33He's right behind her.
09:38Oh, wow.
09:40He just kind of clipped him.
09:45Whoa.
09:46That was close.
09:48A giraffe's stride is nearly five meters.
09:54Traveling at almost 65 kilometers per hour.
09:58They got away.
10:00They're too fast for lion cubs.
10:06I did not see that coming.
10:09My attempting there was almost insane.
10:13It was ludicrous.
10:15They're still trying to understand the limits of what they're capable of.
10:19But these cubs are really, really fearless.
10:31They've burned off a lot of energy running about after anything that moves.
10:39So I think, yeah, they're off to find some water.
10:46We've got 20 lions all literally digging around for a drink.
10:51All of them together.
10:55Matata is here.
10:56Actually, Matata is lending a hand.
10:59Trying to just widen the access.
11:05This is teamwork.
11:09And I think the same goes for hunting.
11:11That requires teamwork from the mums and the bigger cubs.
11:19Matata and the cubs have to learn to work with the pride.
11:23If they're going to catch large prey.
11:30So they have the skills and the strategy.
11:33But they're going to have to all work together.
11:46How exciting.
11:52how exciting.
12:01That's exciting.
12:01Let's see who this is.
12:06Wait a second
12:09Oh wow
12:17I cannot believe my eyes
12:23I can see Paul Baird
12:32And I can see Bo
12:41I'm just so happy to see them
12:42Hi guys
12:44We really missed you
12:47We haven't seen Paul Baird or Bo
12:49For weeks and to be honest
12:52I really wasn't sure we were ever going to see them again
12:54Because this area just feels so sad
12:58It's such a sad place for her now
13:00It's where she lost Kia
13:01But here she is
13:03She's so fearless
13:05She's not being pushed out by those leopards
13:10Wow
13:11And Bo
13:13What a beautiful young man he's become
13:21Where are you for Anna?
13:23Go ahead Annie
13:23I've got Paul Baird and Bo right here
13:25What?
13:27No way
13:31It's been over a month since Bo's sister Kia was killed by a leopard
13:38It's quite a relief to see our cheetahs together
13:44He's quite a lot bigger than the last time I saw him
13:47I actually thought Bo was Pobbe
13:49Until we got closer now
13:50I said no no no no no
13:53He looks really healthy too
13:55So I think Pobbe is probably keeping him well fed
14:01He's got the most badass mum around
14:06So far Pobbe has been doing all the hard work feeding them both
14:11Last time he wouldn't be involved
14:13Really at all
14:15So I want to see him start basically cooperating in hunts
14:21Now eight months old
14:24It's time for Bo to perfect his hunting skills
14:33Bo is locked on something
14:36He's trying to get a good vantage point
14:38He's clearly learning a few things from Pobbe
14:43Bo has spotted some impala in this open field here
14:50He's getting just a little bit closer
14:53And he's off
14:59Impala running
15:02Go on Bo
15:09It's over before it started
15:10He had the right idea in the beginning
15:13Trying to use the cover to get towards the impala
15:16But the distance was just too big to cover
15:25Now he's lost and now he's calling for his mum
15:36Well even though that didn't end in success
15:40I think it's probably the most encouraging sign I've seen from Bo
15:44That he is starting to pick up on those hunting skills
15:51Bo will need to become more confident
15:54And improve his timing
15:56If he's going to help Pobbe
15:59He's got one-on-one tuition from his mum
16:03And hopefully we'll see them hunting together
16:27Brad and Tristan are with leopard mum Ladiba and her cub
16:36Oh that's adorable
16:41These two really just are full of beans today
16:55It's the most I think I've seen them play
16:56Her mum's really getting into it
17:14Today's the first day I've actually seen Ladiba come in just to interact with the cub
17:19And play and just kind of you know reaffirm their bond
17:24Normally she only really comes and gets the cub when she's got a kill
17:28So Ladiba's obviously feeling that this cub's old enough now that it needs to start learning
17:38Now seven months old
17:40Ladiba's cub is growing in strength and intelligence
17:45And is ready for the next stage of her development
17:49By playing with it and climbing trees with it
17:54Stalking, pouncing
17:55And even teaching this cub
17:57All the tools it needs to be a successful leopard
18:00There's no one else this cub can learn from
18:02It has to learn with mum
18:03It doesn't have siblings
18:04It doesn't have other members of her pride
18:09One on one lessons with mum are crucial
18:13Looks like Ladiba's called an end to class
18:16But they don't last long
18:19Time to go hunting
18:22A leopard's life is very solitary
18:26And the hard thing for these cubs is
18:28You know it's something they've got to get used to from day one
18:32This cub could be left here now for several days
18:35Just waiting for mum to come back
18:37And then mum has to call anywhere in this area
18:41And the cub will pick it up and she'll find her
18:44It's a double-edged sword
18:45That independence and that ability so young
18:49You can see it just being entrenched in them
18:52From such a young age out of necessity
18:58Chance to come down, explore a little bit
19:07At night we've got hyenas here
19:10So she's on the ground and moving around
19:12She's got to be super alert and super aware of what's going on around her
19:18Such a small thing, such a big world
19:23It sort of fills me with a bit of anxiety
19:26Seeing a leopard cub so small on its own
19:28Wandering off into the forest
19:50The sun hasn't risen yet
19:53And that's Bo over there
19:57Bobbett over there
20:03Bo's looking very keen
20:07They're in quite the rush
20:24Going after a rabbit
20:25A rabbit
20:29Pulled the trigger way too early there
20:35I think it's a rabbit, not sure
20:41Whatever it is, it's fighting back
20:54No way
20:55I can see his face now
20:57That's an African wildcat
21:01Incredible
21:03You don't see them too often
21:08Now we get a big cat
21:09Interacting with a little cat
21:13African wildcats
21:14African wildcats might look like domestic cats
21:17Mom is in the background there
21:19She knows this is not food
21:21But they're fierce predators
21:24Bobbett's leaving Bo
21:26To figure this out himself
21:34You can see Bo now circling around
21:36Trying to find an opening
21:38Where to attack
21:43It's great to see his hunting tactics kicked in
21:48But unfortunately for him
21:50It's the wrong species
21:54He looks like Bo's done
21:56And might leave this little cat in peace
22:01He'll learn from this experience
22:03And his confidence
22:05And his confidence will only just keep building up
22:12Tristan, Tristan, Brad
22:13Okay, Brad
22:14Ladiba is up in the grassland
22:20Just popped onto a termite mound
22:22Having a little look around
22:23Brad and Tristan are with leopard mum Ladiba
22:27Who left her cub last night
22:29To go hunting
22:31Oh
22:37What's going on there?
22:42I think she just called for the cub
22:47I think she might be looking for the cub
22:50She always try to find her little girl
22:57This really shouldn't take this long
23:01It's an uneasy feeling of déjà vu
23:04It's a similar area
23:05To where she lost her first cub
23:11Ladiba's other cub died
23:13When he was three and a half months old
23:16Ladiba, where's your baby?
23:21Come on, let's find her
23:25There is a lot of wind around
23:27And it might be masking her calling
23:31If she starts roaring
23:32It's not a good sign
23:42She's very, very worried
23:44She's trying to do everything in her power
23:46To find this thing
23:54When you live in one of the greatest wildernesses in the world
23:57You share it with some of the most dangerous
24:01And life-thrustling animals out there
24:08It's one of the things about this place
24:10It can turn from a happy day
24:13To a really tragic day
24:16In a split second
24:29Yeah, the search has intensified now
24:39She's actually trying to physically pick up the scent of this cub
24:43Leopards have glans between their toes
24:46That leave an invisible scent trail
24:57There's always a chance that she's wandered a little further than she should have
25:03I just hope that she's taught that cub well enough
25:05To have avoided any potential threats
25:08And it's just sitting tight somewhere
25:11Hiding from this wind
25:21This can't be another tragic story
25:26Long day ahead
25:28Or if this is going to go on
25:32Come on, big girl
25:50I've got mums and cows by the flat plain
25:52And I see a hues and a buffalo not far from them
26:04Oh, wow
26:05Gosh
26:08So many of them
26:11Hello, hello
26:12That is quite some sight
26:18At this time of year
26:20Cape buffalo move through the Okavango Delta
26:23In their thousands
26:26This is the perfect prey
26:28If you are able to bring down a buffalo
26:31That is not a snack
26:34Each buffalo contains almost a million calories
26:40This is the biggest meal possible
26:43But it is the most dangerous
26:49With razor sharp horns
26:51And weighing up to a ton
26:55Buffalo also have safety in numbers
26:59Buffalo are really aggressive
27:02They will defend their young
27:04They will defend themselves
27:05They will defend the herd
27:08The only way to bring one down
27:11Is to work together as a team
27:15If you can crack this
27:16If you can hunt a buffalo
27:18And come away unscathed
27:20This is the ultimate prize
27:24Last year, the cows were a lot smaller
27:26And pretty defenseless against the buffalo
27:28And I'm curious to see how much they've learned
27:36I can see my tata
27:44The cubs are leading the charge
27:55I'm loving the confidence that these cubs are showing right now
27:58If this buffalo will be in the area tonight
28:03One of them will definitely be invited for dinner
28:11Anna, Anna for Gordon
28:13Go ahead, Gordon
28:16I hope you're ready for a big night
28:19Because I think it's going to be one
28:20I think you might be right
28:21They haven't eaten for two days
28:26Greg and Anna are arriving for the night shift
28:31Mums and cubs are walking straight towards a small group of buffalo
28:40My tata is leading the charge
28:45My tata wants buffalo for dinner
28:51And it looks like it's on here
28:53Yeah, they're looking very cheap
28:55They're closing in
28:57Copy that, Greg
28:58I'm getting the drone up now
29:08Okay, I see them
29:13They're going in
29:14They're going now
29:15Oh, okay
29:16It's on, it's on, it's on
29:20The whole pride is currently chasing
29:24Matata and the cubs are finally working together with their mums
29:29This buffalo is putting up an amazing fight
29:38That is a huge buff
29:40It is a battle
29:44The lionesses and the cubs are working together here
29:48The lionesses and the cubs are working together here
29:51Oh, it's down, it's down
29:52Yeah, they needed that
29:54They really needed that
29:59This bull will keep the whole pride fed for days
30:11What's going on here?
30:14Oh, hang on, one buffalo just come in
30:20These buffaloes are coming close to the lions
30:23Super dangerous
30:24Super dangerous
30:30Fuck
30:31Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
30:34Wow
30:34They're right in there
30:36This is crazy
30:42oh holy smokes these buffies do not want to let their comrade go without a fight
30:50i think these cops will get killed
30:54oh you're one of the lions go to hammer
31:00the buffalo is back up this buffalo is not done oh what she got him by the snout
31:06how is it live the cub just got thrown
31:23absolutely unbelievable there's cubs running all over the place buffaloes running all over the place
31:40they've saved it the injured buffalo is being escorted out by his comrades i mean how's that
31:49for a unexpected turn of events man what a battle
32:01that is the most epic thing i've ever seen in my whole life
32:16forget the cats having nine lives buffaloes have nine lives
32:22even with the help of the experienced mums buffalo are near impossible prey
32:28they are absolute beasts and they just don't give up without a fight
32:39matata and the rest of the pride need to recover quickly and try again
32:46there are going to be some sore lions tomorrow let me tell you
32:53and not only sore they're going to be very hungry
33:14deba's in another ebony it's all frantically calling there's no sign of this cub whatsoever
33:19i'm just going to keep scratching around the periphery here and see if there's any sign anyway
33:26it's now been more than 24 hours
33:31since ladiba's cub was last seen
33:36she doesn't stop calling
33:38it's heartbreaking really
33:44after suffering the loss of one cub already
33:47ladiba is refusing to give up
34:00a little cub he's just bolted out of the tree line
34:13finally i don't know where it's been hiding
34:16bloody naughty little thing giving us all stress
34:24oh lord
34:26leffords really do keep us on our toes
34:36oh that's adorable
34:41we've got a happy family again
34:46brad is going to be very stoked about this
34:52bird for tristan
34:55no tristan
34:56the deba has her cub
34:57they're coming toward you
34:59thank god for that
35:01that's really good news
35:02i can't believe she just came out of nowhere
35:04where the hell was she
35:06dude i've got no clue man
35:08i i yeah
35:09she got up called
35:10cub bombed in
35:11so yeah happy family we're all moving now
35:14tell you what
35:15that was my child
35:17i would've got a seriously stern talking to
35:33brad's telling the cub off
35:38oh it is good to have that little cub back
35:48that cub must be getting quite adventurous
35:52she's growing up a little bit and starting to explore
35:55and learning fundamentals of being a leopard
36:13they're walking straight towards quite a big herd of impala
36:19anna is with cheetahs pobe and bo
36:30i'm really excited to see how bo does because he's making really encouraging steps
36:36but i want to see him put those techniques into actual action
36:41and to see them hunting together
36:46bo is yet to successfully contribute to a hunt
36:55okay pobe is moving into the tree line
37:00i think i'm going to stick on bo
37:01because he is just behind a tournament mound
37:09you can see him just like glancing towards where pobe's gone
37:16probably he's going to flush those impala
37:19out onto that floodplain
37:22and bo he's got himself into the perfect position
37:27if this if this happens and these impala run straight out
37:31in front of us
37:32he's going to flank those impala
37:36he's just got to know when to go and when to hold back
37:45oh come on bo
37:47just wait just wait
37:49stages set
38:04pobe's ready to go
38:10bo
38:10impala going they're going
38:13bo's running in he's running in
38:18bo's finally agile enough to help
38:20look at that speed
38:22go on bo
38:23by driving the prey towards his mom
38:28impala is in
38:29oh
38:33the impala is still up
38:35combo get in there
38:39this is ultimate teamwork
38:45it's down it is down
38:48wow
38:51wow
38:52wow wow wow wow wow
38:54that was incredible
38:56bo you absolute legend
39:00bo did the right thing he was just on the sidelines and as soon as pobe chased the impala across
39:07he came straight in and he was blocking the impala without that block i wonder if she would have got
39:13that impala at all so
39:16that was a team effort
39:21bo has just one more year of hunting with pobe to perfect his skills
39:27before he has to go in alone
39:36bo
39:42there's actually no reason for him to come over here other than to just show off
39:50it's funny looking back at bo and how we first met him
39:55he was once a really timid cub and he was always hiding behind his sister kia who was definitely the
40:03more confident of the two
40:04but he's finally starting to grasp the tactics of hunting
40:12i think he's going to be a really strong and confident cheeser
40:33look at them
40:34massive full bellies
40:42i really can't believe that it's been
40:45over a year since we first started following pobe's story
40:51yes she is an absolutely incredible huntress
40:55but she's also a really fun and loving mum
41:02and seeing how nello her adult cub has progressed and now seeing bo her youngest
41:11i think it just shows that she's got potentially an absolutely awesome and very strong dynasty developing
41:21and long may it continue
41:42the diva and the cub are back together
41:45the diva that's great
41:46the diva's made a kill
41:49looks like it's a baby latchware
42:00really nice
42:03to see them together again
42:06after giving me a heart attack
42:10and looks like mum is recognising that she's growing
42:13she's teaching her the whole technical ability
42:15that she's going to have to master if she's going to survive as a leopard
42:22this meal is a chance for the diva's rapidly growing cub
42:26to learn a skill unique to leopards
42:29keep your food off the ground
42:31otherwise somebody takes it
42:35to keep their food safe
42:37leopards regularly drag
42:40one and a half times their own weight
42:42into the canopy
42:44it's a hell of a feat for a leopard to get a carcass up that high into a tree
42:50it needs a lot of leverage
42:58oh she's almost dropped it
43:00she's really battling to hold on to it
43:08what are you doing
43:14the diva's just gone for a little drink you know
43:17looks like mum's really giving the cub the lead
43:22normally when the cub's really small
43:24the mother will open up the soft bits underneath the stomach
43:26and this one's intact
43:28and mum is just letting her open it up for herself
43:32she's putting the cub first in every situation she can
43:35and prioritising the cub's development over filling herself up
43:39she really gives this cub the space to grow and learn
43:43in a safe environment
43:48less than half of leopard cubs make it to this age
43:52but those that do
43:53are likely to survive to adulthood
43:59it's a long journey ahead
44:00but she's out of that incredibly vulnerable period
44:04and it brings us to the point the milestone of naming her
44:09and
44:11the mother is Ladiba which means lagoon
44:14so we're going to call her Noca which means river
44:30so mum has had a drink and she's just come back to the tree
44:34she's now calling the cub
44:36one thing to get up of the tree
44:38but very difficult to get down
44:41and see if she finds a way
44:45noca
44:46come on you can do it
44:56skydiving out into a small tree
45:08skydiving out into a small tree
45:12of exploring it
45:16this thing is a survivor
45:18and Ladiba is a great mother
45:21it just fills me with so much more confidence
45:23that this is going to be a happy story
45:49it's now been three days since the kudum pride had a meal
45:53I'm amazed that these cubs still have energy
45:56there has been a lot of cat calories burnt for no return
46:06I'm convinced that this is going to be a very busy night
46:28my goodness there's some buffalo in the distance
46:31yes that's a lot of buffalo
46:34we have got Matata and the other cubs
46:37we've got Nossi Mokosi Mugogo
46:39a few other females
46:41we also have one of the sub-adult males
46:45everyone is getting involved in this
46:53running, running, running
46:57look at Matata
46:58use the one there, right in the front
47:04we've got cubs, mums, everyone joining in
47:13there's one peeled off, yeah they're separating it
47:16they're separating it
47:16wow, look at that, wow
47:25every single one of them looks as if they're up for the challenge
47:34one of the little ones is on its tail
47:38they are so close
47:40unless the water can save this buffalo
47:44oh, they've let go of it
47:46they have let go
47:47that is a miraculous escape
47:51wisest thing it could have done
47:52is to get into the water
47:55buffalo will enter deep water to escape from lions
48:04oh, how did that get away?
48:07but the Kudum Pride cubs
48:09oh my word
48:10ok, they're falling
48:12are not giving up
48:16oh, they're going to try again
48:28Matata's here
48:31one of the sub-adult males is on top
48:35Matata's at the back leg
48:43they've got him down
48:44they've got him down
48:45that is unbelievable
48:48oh, it's a pylon here
48:50we've got the cubs in here
48:52everybody on top of this buffalo
48:56yeah, it's all over
48:57there's no way this buffalo
48:58we're getting back up
49:02oof
49:07I cannot believe how involved the cubs have been in this buffalo hunt
49:13I mean, Matata and the young female cubs are going to be ruthless, formidable, big game hunters, that's for sure
49:21by successfully working together with the rest of the pride
49:26Matata and the cubs have finally brought down a meal big enough for them all
49:33Matata, you are the hero of the hour
49:39he's still tiny compared to a buffalo
49:43but he is prepared to get right under those hooves
49:49and do what it takes
49:53he's got such a big character
49:57he's boisterous, but with that boisterousness comes
50:01the boldness that a lion needs
50:04to succeed
50:05when it comes to the ultimate prize
50:09this is it
50:10a buffalo, this is going to fill the stomachs of every single one of these lions
50:15and Matata played a big part in that
50:18and Matata played a big part in that
50:44and Matata played a big part in that
50:49and Matata played a big part in that
50:50flyby
50:51whoa
50:55let's get into these lions today
50:57well I know where it is
50:58buffalo, I mean
51:02it just sort of brought these lions
51:05to life
51:08the last six months that they've had
51:11it's been a rollercoaster override
51:13but
51:14the Kodum lionesses are a force you may reckon with
51:17and
51:18these cubs are nearly reaching maturity and independence
51:25to the north
51:26we've seen new cubs being born
51:29to young lionesses that have mated with lions from the outside
51:34I'm excited to see what Surami and the other lionesses in her sisterhood do next
51:40it might be a little bit too soon to say
51:42to say that this is a breakaway pride
51:45but I think we can say that
51:48we're potentially seeing the very beginnings
51:50of a new one
51:55the life of a cat
51:56is never easy
51:58it doesn't matter if you are a cub
52:01or the king of a pride
52:04change in the natural world
52:06is always a certainty
52:07and
52:09now the real challenge begins
52:15that's for Tristan
52:16that's for Tristan
52:18cleared
52:19wild dog
52:20I'm camp
52:23oh my
52:24what?
52:25he's gonna get it right there
52:34unbelievable
52:34these dogs would have just exploded through camp chasing an impala
52:41hey
52:43there's lions here
52:47there's no love lost between these two species
52:51cats and dogs don't get along
52:56wild dogs are the most successful predator in Africa
52:59they've got a success rate of around 80%
53:03wow
53:04the rivalry at the minute in the Okavango is so intense
53:09this has just become a pressure cooker of predators
53:13next year
53:15this place is gonna explode
53:21how can you 좀 experience hace Duyette
53:22a threat
53:23to puke
53:23opekt
53:23o
53:23o
53:24o
53:24o
53:24o
53:25o
53:25o
53:55We're right back.
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