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مسلسل Predators مترجم - Episode 1
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00:14Predators across the planet, unmatched in strength, speed, strategy, stealth, and teamwork.
00:28But staying on top is never easy.
00:35As the world around them changes, they must adapt faster than ever before to maintain their rule.
00:53In Tanzania, Serengeti, a notorious brotherhood of cheaters.
01:01They command this vast hunting territory.
01:07But their status is under attack.
01:11Rivals are closing in.
01:16The battle is no longer just to stay on top, but to stay alive as they try to cling on
01:23to their mighty alliance.
01:53For the past six years,
01:54Male cheaters, Luca and Kovu, have held their territory here in the southern plains of Africa, Serengeti.
02:09Kovu, with his scarred nose, is a cunning and meticulous hunter.
02:15The brains of the operation.
02:19While Luca, with his muscular frame, is a creature of brute strength.
02:30They are always at each other's side.
02:33But they are not brothers.
02:36They were born fifty miles apart.
02:41As young males, their paths crossed.
02:43And through many years learning the rules of the savannah together.
02:47Their unbreakable bond was forged.
02:58While females are solitary, male cheaters band together.
03:08But Luca's raw power, combined with Kovu's sharp mind, has made them a double act like no other.
03:17Seeing off all rivals, and dominating the largest prey.
03:41Now eight years old, the pair are fiercely territorial.
03:47The hunting grounds they hold are twenty square miles of rolling savannah.
03:53There are rocky outcrops for cover.
03:58Pools to drink from.
04:03And every year, it floods with herds of zebra, wildebeest and gazelle.
04:12They fiercely defend this territory from neighboring males.
04:17So any females that come here, are theirs alone to mate with.
04:23They are the epitome of an apex predator.
04:25And the success of the entire population relies on strong males like them.
04:32Mating and passing on their genes.
04:39Luka and Kovu have become masters of this game.
04:45But the rules of their world are changing.
04:51It's August, and the Serengeti's dry season is kicking into gear.
05:00The sun scorches the grass.
05:03Herds are heading north to find water.
05:06And the predators that remain are fighting over a shrinking supply of food.
05:20But the twist of the knife is that for three years the region has been plagued by drought.
05:27The dry season months of June to October have been getting hotter and hotter.
05:35As Luka and Kovu's world becomes a hostile tinderbox, guarding their patch is more crucial than ever.
05:47So their rules are clear.
05:50Intruders keep out.
05:52Or be killed.
05:58But five miles away, at their territory's western boundary, there's been a breach.
06:15A gang of four powerful sons, led by their imposing mum, known as the Solaro family.
06:24They have swagger and strength in numbers.
06:29Even the hyenas seem to sense their power.
06:42Watching mum stalk Gizelle, the sons are fast learning the ways of the hunter.
06:56The
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07:21For now, the four sons remain at Mum's side.
07:25But any day now, this band of brothers will leave as a coalition, to stake their own territory.
07:42There's no way Luca and Kovu can allow the Salaro sons to share their patch.
07:48In this drought, there won't be enough food to feed them all.
07:53But against four males, they'll be dangerously outnumbered.
08:00The one thing that could help them is far from here.
08:07A hundred miles to the north, over rivers and valleys.
08:21A mega-herd of one and a half million wildebeest and zebra are on the move.
08:31The pregnant females need to graze constantly to make milk.
08:40When the rains return, the plains in Luca and Kovu's territory are where the sweetest grasses will grow.
08:49So the herd must travel there.
08:56When the herds arrive, there'll be enough zebra and wildebeest to feed all the cheetahs across this region.
09:06And no need for the Salaro sons to encroach.
09:17But it's not that easy.
09:20Blocking the herd's path like a slick, black serpent.
09:26The Mara River.
09:30Steep banks.
09:32Deep water.
09:34No way round.
09:38As the bankside swells with bodies, their migration may have reached its limit.
09:47If the herd can't reach the southern plains, Luca and Kovu won't just go hungry.
09:54They may face a turf war with the Salaro brothers.
10:02But right now, the boys have a bigger problem.
10:10Smoke.
10:20The drought has left the grass bone dry.
10:24It ignites with terrifying ease.
10:29Luca and Kovu have seen wildfires before.
10:32They know they can spread with devastating speed.
10:53As the heat rises, they can only watch the inferno in disbelief.
11:01There's nothing they can do.
11:05They need to retreat to a safe haven.
11:12As the fire blazes unchecked, those who can't run, hide.
11:22While right stalks descend to make a quick meal of the insects escaping the blaze.
11:41The flames tear through the heart of Luca and Kovu's hard-run territory.
11:48Everything they have worked for may be about to slip away.
12:07By morning, the fire has burnt itself out, and their entire territory has transformed.
12:21Just scorched earth remains.
12:26A hyena, singed and blistered by the fire, slurps at a nest of baked ostrich eggs.
12:39The mongoose emerge to an empty landscape.
12:44The last of the gazelles have left.
12:47Until the rains return, this once rich territory will remain barren.
12:56The boys have no choice but to abandon it.
13:02With no territory, finding food will be a huge challenge.
13:07And their ability to attract females is now near to none.
13:12They must try to find a new ground.
13:16But it's a crowded landscape.
13:19If they head east, they'll go beyond the boundary of the grasslands,
13:24to where farmers kill cheetahs to protect their livestock.
13:30So their only option is to head west, deep into the Serengeti's heart.
13:37A place ruled by hyenas, lions and rival cheetahs, all vying for the same food.
13:47The duo's fate now rests more than ever with the arrival of the wildebeest and zebra.
13:59Ninety miles to the north, the herd calculates its next move.
14:09For their survival, they need to cross.
14:13But a flotilla of crocodiles is lying in wait.
14:19They are the apex predator of this water world.
14:23They've not eaten for months.
14:29The elders who have run this gauntlet before know timing is everything.
14:38There are no second chances.
14:48There are no second chances.
15:21The wet rocks become a perilous slick that can snap legs and crack bones.
15:32The walking wounded limp to safety.
15:39Those too badly injured are defenseless against the advancing crocodiles.
15:59But while the crocodiles have their mouths full, hundreds of thousands more make it through.
16:12With their noses to the wind, they push on south.
16:27For Luka and Kovu, these herds can't arrive soon enough.
16:36It's now September, and the drought is tightening its grip.
16:45Lions shelter from the midday sun.
16:48Marauding hyenas patrol the plains.
16:54And the Solaro family are closing in.
16:58Now skirting past the scorched territory once held by Luka and Kovu.
17:08Oblivious to the threat trailing them, the pair are now trying to adapt to life on the move, as they
17:14continue searching for a new home.
17:21Ordinarily, they'd get the water they need from the prey they eat.
17:28But with hunting opportunities so scarce, the boys are desperately thirsty.
17:36The problem is, the few watering holes that haven't dried, are now crawling with lions.
17:48There's no way the bride will share this precious resource with cheetahs.
18:02Eventually, they reach an unoccupied pool.
18:10But the drought has impacted everything.
18:18A single drop is enough to tell Luka that the water is putrid.
18:22And not safe to drink.
18:27There's nothing for the boys here.
18:39Dust chokes the air.
18:42And giraffes scour the trees for the remaining green leaves.
18:51The duo's search for a new territory brings them to a barren plateau.
18:58There's no sign of the large gazelles they would ideally hunt.
19:02But it's no time to be picky.
19:05These hungry boys will eat whatever they can catch.
19:12Kovu senses there's food hiding here.
19:34They both scan the scrubs searching for clues.
19:40The black stripes beneath their eyes absorb the sun's glare, enhancing their vision.
19:51Their hunting instinct is triggered by the slightest movement.
19:59So if the hair keeps still, it could go unnoticed.
20:11Close call.
20:20The cove who clogs it.
20:22The cove who clogs it.
20:22And from the enemy's
20:52A lightning fast hare can't escape, the fastest animal on land.
21:11It's not much, but the hare is a lifeline to keep Luca and Kovu going.
21:20And they'll need all the energy they can get.
21:24Their journey has now led them to within a mile of the Solaru family.
21:32If their paths cross, it's bad news.
21:36Only if the migrating herds arrive soon will there be enough food to avert a bloody turf war.
21:49The herds are now only 70 miles to the north.
21:54But there's a snag.
21:58The fresh grass thereafter of the southern plains is triggered by the first rains.
22:05But the rains are late.
22:07So the herds have stopped in their tracks.
22:12In previous decades, the wet seasons here arrived like clockwork.
22:20But those days are a distant memory.
22:28For Luca and Kovu, it's a disaster.
22:37Walking north to intercept the herds is not an option.
22:42They'd have to trespass dangerously through many rival cheetah territories.
22:52They're running low on food.
22:54And their competition is close again.
23:09Right now, the four Solaru sons remain at Mum's side.
23:16Absorbing her skills as a hunter.
23:22She, too, is resigned to taking hares.
23:27But a single hare can't feed five large cheetahs.
23:35Snatching it for herself is a signal to her sons.
23:39It's time for them to leave.
23:41And find a territory of their own.
23:48They're now old enough to hunt for themselves.
23:51But in these extreme dry conditions,
23:53they won't last long without Mum's expertise.
24:00The Hungry Sons protest.
24:13Mum gives in.
24:19Their bony bodies reveal that even this powerful family
24:24hasn't escaped the grip of the dry season.
24:31Their cracked fur is a sign of sickness.
24:38Until the sons regain their strength,
24:41Mum must continue to fend for them.
24:45But she won't be able to keep them all fed for much longer.
25:04The blistering October days tick by.
25:07Squeezing the life from the land.
25:11Thirsty elephants trudge through on their long march to find water.
25:20Luca and Kovu are surviving almost entirely on hares now.
25:30They end each sitting by cleaning each other's faces.
25:35Not a drop of food can be wasted.
25:39It is a tender ritual they share.
25:42To show their utter devotion to each other.
25:54But for the Solaro family, things have gone from bad to worse.
26:06Their sickness has intensified.
26:09And the skinnier son is now a wasted figure of mere skin and bone.
26:25The skinnier son is now a wasted figure of mere skin and bone.
26:28Eventually, the children are dying in the blackodoor.
26:38Chita brothers share an unbreakable bond.
26:40Jita brothers share an unbreakable bond.
26:42The thought of deserting him is inconceivable.
26:54They must keep moving, but with every step he's getting weaker.
27:05The family wait patiently for the sick brother to catch up, willing him on with their cries.
27:20Mums try to find food, but their slow progress in these drought conditions has made hunting
27:25impossible.
27:29The whole family are slowly starving.
28:09There's nothing his mom and brothers can do.
28:13For their own survival, they must hunt.
28:20They've now no choice but to do the unthinkable and leave him.
28:41Abandoned, the sick cheetah's fate now rests in nature's hands.
29:07A mile away in the neighbouring valley, Fortune may have once again swung in Luca and Kovu's
29:13favour.
29:16With the Solaros weakened by sickness, their threat to the boys is fading.
29:25If they are going to take a new territory, now is the time.
29:38The tides have turned.
29:42Luca and Kovu have defied the drought.
29:48And as December looms, salvation is on its way.
30:11Four weeks later than usual, fat raindrops bathe the land.
30:34It's a welcome opportunity for Luca and Kovu to clean their dusty bodies.
30:52The smell of the rain drifts on the wind.
30:57Thirty miles to the north, the herds get the signal they've been waiting for.
31:07Time to move south.
31:23Weeks pass.
31:25Weeks pass.
31:27And the storms become more frequent.
31:32Streams flow.
31:34Flowers bloom.
31:36And pools fill with water, attracting a dazzle of bird life.
31:43The yellowed grass gives way to a sea of green.
31:49And swarming across it from every direction.
31:57The mega herd has arrived.
32:04Over a million wildebeest.
32:08Together with hundreds of thousands of zebra, heartebeest and gazelle that have joined them to feed.
32:18By February, the cheetah's world is transformed.
32:29After months of hard struggle, Luca and Kovu's quest for a new territory is almost complete.
32:37They've secured an area on the edge of the short grass plains that has everything they need.
32:43And it's within sight of the advancing mega herd.
32:50But there's a catch.
32:56Nomadic lions and hyena are also flooding into the area.
33:03And patrolling the herds.
33:07The boy's new patch has an abundance of food.
33:11But it also now has more competition than ever.
33:23Luka and Kovu must be smart.
33:26If the lions spot them moving in on the herds, they'll be chased from the area.
33:32So they select their spot.
33:34And let the herds come to them.
33:43These boys are far more than fast sprinters.
33:47They are patient and calculating hunters.
34:06Gradually, the herds edge closer.
34:23The duo needs to select their target wisely.
34:27Wildebeest come armed with sharp horns.
34:31And zebras pack a lethal kick.
34:38Only the most fearless cheetahs will risk hunting something so big.
34:49Perfectly in sync, they move in.
35:11They goad the herd, hoping a young or injured animal reveals itself.
35:27A baby hearty beast that arrived with a mega herd.
35:31A worthwhile meal in Kobu's eyes.
35:43But it's not alone.
35:48Its mum wheels round to fend off the attack.
36:01Then through the dust, Luca spies a young zebra, a sizable meal and much less risky than an adult.
36:17The hunt is on.
36:24The herd splinters.
36:31Luca just dodges the zebra's hooves.
36:46But the zebra is too strong.
36:48Luca is losing the battle.
36:52Then right when he's needed, his windman arrives.
37:24It's a remarkable show of teamwork.
37:49Their risk of hunting large prey is rewarded.
38:03By the time they finish, their bellies bulge like basketballs.
38:10Their strong stomachs will make fast work of this feast.
38:14And in just 24 hours, they'll be ready to go again.
38:28Oh, come back.
39:01The large area Luka and Kovu have secured has everything they need.
39:06It's a prime territory, so the duo will work hard to keep it.
39:14Each morning they spray the termite mounds in their patch with their scent.
39:19It works as a signpost, telling other males to keep out.
39:27But on one mound, Luka is picking up on a strange odour.
39:35It smells like an intruder has been here.
39:40Any threat from a rival cheetah must be extinguished fast.
39:51They've proved they are powerful enough to secure a territory here.
39:55Now they need to prove they can protect it.
40:09And the bold trespasser isn't even hiding.
40:28Into formation, they advance.
40:41But at the last minute, the cheetah's identity becomes clear.
40:48The rival male is in fact a female.
40:57Despite her frosty welcome, she wants to mate.
41:04Female cheetahs are notoriously choosy.
41:10They only pick males who are fit and strong.
41:15Staking this new territory confirms the boy's healthy credentials.
41:21This female is clearly interested, even if Luka is getting mixed signals.
41:44If she were to pick one male over the other, it would fracture the boy's alliance.
41:54Luckily, a twist in cheetah biology means a single litter can have multiple fathers.
42:03So in the coming days, Kovu and Luka can mate with her and pass on their genes.
42:24Through their strength and teamwork, Luka and Kovu's formidable double act has defied fire and drought.
42:33But unknown challenges still lie ahead.
42:39As the human population around their grassland grows, and space for cheetahs shrinks.
42:47The boys succeeded in their quest to mate.
42:51And now a new generation is stepping out onto the plains.
43:00And fresh coalitions are being formed.
43:08There is now no question that the cheetah's apex status is guaranteed here for many years
43:15to come.
43:24Next time in Botswana, a legendary lioness and her pride face the fight of their lives as
43:35they battle to keep ten young cubs alive.
44:05There is now a new generation.
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