Episode Three

After fighting intruders, the dominant male lions disappear, leaving their family exposed.

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Episode Three Big Cats 24/7

Premiered September 25, 2024

Episode Three

A fight with intruders leaves the lion pride males injured and the mothers with cubs vulnerable to attack. Xudum, the female leopard, takes risks to find a mate.

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After fighting intruders, the dominant male lions disappear, leaving their family exposed.

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With Big Toe and Madumo missing in action, will the lionesses be able to protect their cubs?

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Intruding Male Lions Threaten the Xudum Pride Cubs

One lioness and two juvenile males are left to defend Xudum Pride territory from intruding lions.

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Showdown: Intruding Male Lions Threaten Young Males of the Xudum Pride

Sub-adult males may be physically larger than cubs, but intruder lions still pose a big threat.

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The Risks are High for Inexperienced, Young Male Lions

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Big Cats 24/7

In Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta, the Big Cats 24/7 team of local and international filmmakers follows lions, leopards and cheetahs day and night. Using the latest filming technology they reveal the cats’ lives like never before.