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Big Cats 24/7
Big Cat Experts Answer Questions About Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs
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Episode 4 Preview
Xudum lionesses struggle to feed their cubs as Lediba and Pobe fight to protect their young.
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 mums with young cubs must find the rest of the pride.
Under attack from intruder male lions, the mums 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.
With the dominant males gone, intruder lions close in on the Xudum pride’s young cubs.
Angry Elephants vs. Lion Cubs
Elephants threaten the safety of lion mum Serami’s cubs.
Elephants threaten the safety of lion mum Serami’s cubs.
Can the Lion Pride Bring Down a Buffalo?
Xudum pride works together to bring down a huge buffalo but things don't go according to plan.
Xudum pride works together to bring down a huge buffalo but things don't go according to plan.
Leopard Hunting Monkeys
Lediba shows off her incredible agility while hunting monkeys high above the ground in the treetops.
Lediba shows off her incredible agility while hunting monkeys high above the ground in the treetops.
Male Leopard Threatens Leopard Cub
Lediba and her cub face-off with male leopard Bongwe.
Lediba and her cub face-off with male leopard Bongwe.
Cheetah Mom Teaches Her Cubs to Hunt
Pobe catches an impala then allows her cubs to chase it, marking an important moment for the cubs.
Pobe catches an impala then allows her cubs to chase it, marking an important moment for the cubs.
Leopard Risks Stealing a Kill from a Male Lion
Lediba and cub have their meal interrupted by a male lion. As night falls, she takes a huge risk.
Lediba and cub have their meal interrupted by a male lion. As night falls, she takes a huge risk.
Lionesses Clash with Invading Male Lions
The Xudum pride mums lock jaws with "The Rogue Boys," an intruding male coalition.
The Xudum pride mums lock jaws with "The Rogue Boys," an intruding male coalition.
Cheetah's Epic Takedown
As prey scatter, Pobe charges out of the dust to bring down a meal for herself and her two cubs.
As prey scatter, Pobe charges out of the dust to bring down a meal for herself and her two cubs.
Cheetah Mom Defends Her Cubs from a Leopard
Pobe and cubs face a threat in the night – a leopard wants their meal.
Pobe and cubs face a threat in the night – a leopard wants their meal.
Lions Steal a Leopard Kill
A leopard with its kill in a tree provides an unexpected opportunity for the hungry Xudum pride.
A leopard with its kill in a tree provides an unexpected opportunity for the hungry Xudum pride.
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Big Cats 24/7 is back in the stunning Okavango Delta, revealing the dramatic lives of its big cats.
Big Cats 24/7 is back in the stunning Okavango Delta, revealing the dramatic lives of its big cats.
Big Cat Experts Answer Questions About Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs
The Big Cats 24/7 experts tackle the most common questions about lions, cheetahs and leopards!
The Big Cats 24/7 experts tackle the most common questions about lions, cheetahs and leopards!
A Lost Lion Cub Faces Nighttime Alone
Filmmaker Gordon Buchanan fears the worst for Matho’s lost lion cub.
Filmmaker Gordon Buchanan fears the worst for Matho’s lost lion cub.
Female Leopard Defending Cubs from Male Leopard Caught on Thermal Camera
A male leopard grabs Xudum’s cub after a harrowing confrontation.
A male leopard grabs Xudum’s cub after a harrowing confrontation.
Hungry Lions Battle A Crocodile for a Meal
Tsebe’s desperate hunger leads to a dangerous battle against a crocodile for a much-needed meal.
Tsebe’s desperate hunger leads to a dangerous battle against a crocodile for a much-needed meal.
Thermal Cameras Reveal Leopard Cubs
A revolution in low light camera technology offers a rare glimpse of leopard cubs in their den.
A revolution in low light camera technology offers a rare glimpse of leopard cubs in their den.
Competition for Food Increases with More Mouths to Feed
A large litter of cubs can indicate a healthy pride, but it also means more mouths to feed.
A large litter of cubs can indicate a healthy pride, but it also means more mouths to feed.
Intruding Male Lions Threaten the Xudum Pride Cubs
With Big Toe and Madumo missing in action, will the lionesses be able to protect their cubs?
With Big Toe and Madumo missing in action, will the lionesses be able to protect their cubs?
A Cheetah Takes Down an Impala After a Dramatic Chase
The pressure is on for Pobe to make a kill. Fortunately, lying low is the perfect hunting strategy.
The pressure is on for Pobe to make a kill. Fortunately, lying low is the perfect hunting strategy.
Thermal Cameras Capture Lions On a Midnight Hunt
Thermal cameras capture the pride using their profound night vision to hunt tsessebes.
Thermal cameras capture the pride using their profound night vision to hunt tsessebes.
Showdown: Intruding Male Lions Threaten Young Males of the Xudum Pride
One lioness and two juvenile males are left to defend Xudum Pride territory from intruding lions.
One lioness and two juvenile males are left to defend Xudum Pride territory from intruding lions.
The Risks are High for Inexperienced, Young Male Lions
Sub-adult males may be physically larger than cubs, but intruder lions still pose a big threat.
Sub-adult males may be physically larger than cubs, but intruder lions still pose a big threat.
A Herd of Buffalo Force the Pride Into Deep Water
The lions escape a herd of buffalo by heading into deep water, only to risk attracting crocodiles.
The lions escape a herd of buffalo by heading into deep water, only to risk attracting crocodiles.
Lions Steal a Starving Leopard's Kill
This situation gets critical for Xudum the leopard who desperately needs to feed.
This situation gets critical for Xudum the leopard who desperately needs to feed.
A Male Leopard Has A Surprising Hunting Style
A male leopard enters the floodplain, taking everyone by surprise.
A male leopard enters the floodplain, taking everyone by surprise.
A Leopard's Treetop Hunting Skills Pay Off
Hunting from trees takes time and skill, but this leopard’s patience finally pays off.
Hunting from trees takes time and skill, but this leopard’s patience finally pays off.
Wildfires Threaten the Operation and Big Cats
The situation becomes critical as wildfires sweep across the Delta, straight toward the team's camp.
The situation becomes critical as wildfires sweep across the Delta, straight toward the team's camp.
Life in a Lion Pride
The survival of a lion pride comes down to its experienced mothers and dominant males.
The survival of a lion pride comes down to its experienced mothers and dominant males.
Female Lions on the Hunt
The Xudum Pride mothers must make a kill to feed their young lion cubs.
The Xudum Pride mothers must make a kill to feed their young lion cubs.
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Follow lions, leopards and cheetahs day and night In Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta.
Follow lions, leopards and cheetahs day and night In Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta.
Big Cats Unleashed - Evolution of Big Cat Looks
Why do lions have manes or cheetahs “sunglasses”? Discover how big cats got their iconic looks.
Why do lions have manes or cheetahs “sunglasses”? Discover how big cats got their iconic looks.
Big Cats Unleashed - Masters of the Hunt
Discover what makes big cats the world’s top predators, with power and precision in each move.
Discover what makes big cats the world’s top predators, with power and precision in each move.
Big Cats Unleashed - Why These Lions are Outcasts in Their Pride
Young lions are taking their first steps into becoming adults.
Young lions are taking their first steps into becoming adults.
Big Cats Unleashed - Can we save Africa's Big Cats?
Lions, leopards and cheetahs are threatened across their ranges. But they're thriving in Okavango.
Lions, leopards and cheetahs are threatened across their ranges. But they're thriving in Okavango.
Big Cats Unleashed - Why Are Africa's Big Cats Climbing Trees?
In the Okavango Delta, all three of these big cats are taking advantage of an aerial position.
In the Okavango Delta, all three of these big cats are taking advantage of an aerial position.
Big Cats Unleashed - Why Being a (Big Cat) Parent is Not Easy
Lions, leopards and cheetah are breeding successfully in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, but how?
Lions, leopards and cheetah are breeding successfully in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, but how?