1 00:00:09,900 --> 00:00:12,230 The call comes at dawn. 2 00:00:15,700 --> 00:00:17,800 You can hear it from miles away. 3 00:00:22,867 --> 00:00:25,967 Call blood brothers to come together. 4 00:00:28,233 --> 00:00:31,303 These are the stray males. 5 00:00:40,133 --> 00:00:43,303 Set aside by the gangs when juveniles. 6 00:00:44,200 --> 00:00:47,100 They were expelled from their territories. 7 00:00:49,200 --> 00:00:53,130 A coalition of four, all at their peak, 8 00:00:53,300 --> 00:00:57,500 is in search of territory, of their own bands, 9 00:00:58,734 --> 00:01:01,434 of his lionesses. 10 00:01:05,967 --> 00:01:11,327 KINGDOM OF LIONS 11 00:01:12,133 --> 00:01:16,403 GIANT HUNTER 12 00:01:18,734 --> 00:01:21,934 RUAHA NATIONAL PARK TANZANIA 13 00:01:22,066 --> 00:01:23,966 It's the end of the dry season, 14 00:01:25,000 --> 00:01:28,300 still Glade keeps on giving. 15 00:01:31,233 --> 00:01:34,203 It's a special gift that is beneath the sands. 16 00:01:38,133 --> 00:01:42,533 Elephants smell. They know where it is. 17 00:01:54,433 --> 00:01:58,933 For generations, herds mine the Glade's sands 18 00:01:59,066 --> 00:02:00,126 in search of water. 19 00:02:04,300 --> 00:02:08,270 For generations that the flocks observe. 20 00:02:14,033 --> 00:02:18,203 Now the lions do your own excavations. 21 00:02:36,266 --> 00:02:40,296 Lion and elephant cubs together, natural enemies, 22 00:02:41,166 --> 00:02:43,766 share the hidden gift in the Glade. 23 00:02:56,367 --> 00:02:59,297 A change of mood. 24 00:03:00,400 --> 00:03:05,430 Baboons are very attentive to the lioness's body language. 25 00:03:07,200 --> 00:03:09,130 They know what they have to do. 26 00:03:13,133 --> 00:03:14,873 Move away from the location 27 00:03:15,467 --> 00:03:20,927 and keep silent because the lioness is no longer thirsty. 28 00:03:31,700 --> 00:03:33,200 Baboons. 29 00:03:33,333 --> 00:03:37,433 Your silence means safety for the impala. 30 00:03:48,333 --> 00:03:50,303 A false sense of security 31 00:03:50,433 --> 00:03:53,473 keeps the impala unaware of the approaching danger. 32 00:04:00,767 --> 00:04:03,267 Until it's too late. 33 00:04:20,300 --> 00:04:23,170 Being the Glade gang well fed, 34 00:04:23,333 --> 00:04:26,033 no harm will come to baboons. 35 00:04:29,200 --> 00:04:30,830 There is a strange alliance 36 00:04:30,967 --> 00:04:34,927 forged among natural enemies here at Glade. 37 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:43,000 8 KM EAST OF GLADE 38 00:04:45,233 --> 00:04:49,973 The Njaa, a huge band of wanderers, 39 00:04:50,100 --> 00:04:54,430 run by lionesses always with puppies in tow. 40 00:05:05,033 --> 00:05:08,673 Time to play. A rare luxury for puppies. 41 00:05:17,900 --> 00:05:20,730 They are always on the lookout for buffalo. 42 00:05:24,033 --> 00:05:27,833 When the buffaloes walk, the Njaa accompany. 43 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:31,770 For these consider the buffaloes their territory. 44 00:05:37,433 --> 00:05:39,973 The herd, with permanent need for water, 45 00:05:40,100 --> 00:05:42,170 is returning to Glade. 46 00:05:42,300 --> 00:05:46,100 But this time, is not only followed by Njaa. 47 00:05:51,900 --> 00:05:55,700 In the shadows are predators even more dangerous. 48 00:06:00,367 --> 00:06:03,067 Two lions of the brotherhood of stray males. 49 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:18,930 Time of all dangers. 50 00:06:47,700 --> 00:06:50,370 Tonight, lions and buffaloes will do 51 00:06:50,500 --> 00:06:53,430 the ancient African dance. 52 00:07:06,867 --> 00:07:09,997 The Njaa gang knows what does that sound mean. 53 00:07:12,100 --> 00:07:15,700 Night hunters are attacking a buffalo. 54 00:07:22,100 --> 00:07:25,900 Only the most powerful of Ruaha would dare. 55 00:07:33,734 --> 00:07:36,974 Even the cunning Njaa They fear the strays. 56 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:41,370 Unknown male lions they would kill their young. 57 00:07:44,367 --> 00:07:46,827 They will continue to follow the buffalo 58 00:07:46,967 --> 00:07:49,227 after the males have done the killing. 59 00:07:50,133 --> 00:07:52,473 And the peace of the night has returned. 60 00:07:57,967 --> 00:08:01,227 The Njaa choose for not participating in the dance. 61 00:08:36,266 --> 00:08:41,666 BABOON FOREST 1.5 KM EAST OF GLADE 62 00:08:42,867 --> 00:08:45,427 A forest of ancient giants. 63 00:08:56,934 --> 00:09:01,974 It's the gang's territory of the baobabs, the largest in Ruaha, 64 00:09:02,100 --> 00:09:05,670 and they're about to be entertained. 65 00:09:08,633 --> 00:09:10,933 For his favorite prey. 66 00:09:29,867 --> 00:09:32,827 An old male giraffe courts a female. 67 00:09:34,934 --> 00:09:38,434 A bold act in front of this audience. 68 00:10:07,033 --> 00:10:11,103 There are giraffe guards positioned between the lions and the couple. 69 00:10:12,166 --> 00:10:15,926 Watch the spectators will not These people want to ruin the moment. 70 00:10:20,133 --> 00:10:23,103 But it's another giraffe which disrupts the scene. 71 00:10:25,800 --> 00:10:30,800 A younger, stronger male is also interested in the female. 72 00:10:36,834 --> 00:10:40,534 Your approach It's an invitation to duel. 73 00:10:46,433 --> 00:10:48,373 Two male giraffes. 74 00:10:49,633 --> 00:10:52,073 An old woman. A young girl. 75 00:10:53,166 --> 00:10:56,066 They come face to face to conquer a female. 76 00:11:00,100 --> 00:11:03,800 The desired female, now you are a mere spectator, 77 00:11:04,033 --> 00:11:07,373 while opponents measure each other. 78 00:11:13,834 --> 00:11:16,004 The young man attacks first. 79 00:11:22,033 --> 00:11:24,003 The counterattack is on the flank. 80 00:11:36,667 --> 00:11:38,797 The young man focuses on the neck. 81 00:11:49,700 --> 00:11:53,130 The old male continues to beat at the weak point. 82 00:11:53,934 --> 00:11:56,734 No giraffe can afford to fall. 83 00:11:57,400 --> 00:11:59,830 The lions wait. 84 00:12:02,100 --> 00:12:04,070 How fascinated spectators. 85 00:12:09,133 --> 00:12:11,173 The young man seeks elimination. 86 00:12:11,300 --> 00:12:14,170 But your blows are no longer effective. 87 00:12:26,367 --> 00:12:30,127 The old male remains concentrated on the flank. 88 00:12:35,300 --> 00:12:38,130 The young man is getting tired, 89 00:12:38,266 --> 00:12:42,666 tip for one of the lionesses of the baobabs get closer. 90 00:12:47,100 --> 00:12:49,200 The approach is not easy. 91 00:12:49,700 --> 00:12:52,130 The perimeter guards block the ring. 92 00:12:56,834 --> 00:12:59,704 The flock of baobabs is decided. 93 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:03,830 It is numerous and with well-crafted tactics. 94 00:13:06,300 --> 00:13:10,830 The most effective way to take down a giraffe is attacking her at close range. 95 00:13:13,633 --> 00:13:18,673 But now a method is needed more complex and coordinated. 96 00:13:19,967 --> 00:13:22,797 First, sneaks away. 97 00:13:31,200 --> 00:13:33,900 Then find a hiding place. 98 00:13:40,266 --> 00:13:43,796 The gang will begin the chase, will establish a relay, 99 00:13:44,033 --> 00:13:47,903 will lead a giraffe next to the waiting lioness. 100 00:13:58,033 --> 00:14:01,273 The strategy depends of numbers and cooperation. 101 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,930 All the lionesses of the baobab trees 102 00:14:04,066 --> 00:14:07,866 will soon use your energies and abilities. 103 00:14:13,867 --> 00:14:16,067 The young man is tidy. 104 00:14:16,934 --> 00:14:18,634 Lost the duel. 105 00:14:18,834 --> 00:14:23,774 The little energy he has left It now belongs to the lionesses. 106 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:30,900 The chase begins. 107 00:14:50,367 --> 00:14:52,727 He has speed to beat a lion, 108 00:14:52,900 --> 00:14:56,630 but the gang has the advantage of numbers. 109 00:15:10,367 --> 00:15:12,367 While a lion gets tired, 110 00:15:12,667 --> 00:15:15,827 the following takes the position in the death race. 111 00:15:29,166 --> 00:15:32,996 The giraffe takes the lioness into a maze of trees 112 00:15:33,133 --> 00:15:36,103 where attack is almost impossible. 113 00:15:55,033 --> 00:15:59,003 The strategy had no effect for the hungry band. 114 00:16:03,834 --> 00:16:06,074 Hunter and hunted. 115 00:16:12,333 --> 00:16:15,673 Challenging and challenging. 116 00:16:22,900 --> 00:16:25,370 You may have lost the battle of the search for a partner. 117 00:16:26,233 --> 00:16:29,173 But this giraffe escaped to teeth and claws 118 00:16:29,300 --> 00:16:31,800 from the biggest band in Ruaha. 119 00:16:34,867 --> 00:16:37,727 Persecution put the lions of the baobabs 120 00:16:37,867 --> 00:16:40,367 on the border of its territory. 121 00:16:41,633 --> 00:16:45,103 The giraffe is still on their minds. 122 00:16:46,066 --> 00:16:50,596 And the giraffes are now on their way from the waters of the Glade. 123 00:16:51,700 --> 00:16:55,870 The last time the gang hunted in the Glade there was war. 124 00:16:56,967 --> 00:16:59,927 But hunger erases memory. 125 00:17:00,967 --> 00:17:04,497 That's why they will return to forbidden territory. 126 00:17:09,033 --> 00:17:12,933 This is the gang's territory of the lionesses of the Glade, 127 00:17:13,500 --> 00:17:16,800 authentic masters of giraffe hunting. 128 00:17:26,734 --> 00:17:30,004 Liones need of a successful hunt. 129 00:17:30,600 --> 00:17:33,300 The flock hasn't eaten for several days. 130 00:18:11,233 --> 00:18:14,673 And now, the big lesson. 131 00:18:14,867 --> 00:18:18,267 The art of hunting giants. 132 00:18:21,266 --> 00:18:24,026 A lioness emerges from the riverbank. 133 00:18:33,367 --> 00:18:35,867 He silently joins his sister 134 00:18:37,834 --> 00:18:39,874 already lurking in the sand. 135 00:18:56,467 --> 00:19:00,097 Giraffes see long distances. 136 00:19:03,066 --> 00:19:06,066 But Glade is your territory, 137 00:19:06,467 --> 00:19:08,997 liones know the blind spots. 138 00:19:17,734 --> 00:19:20,334 The giraffe has already chosen the water source. 139 00:19:30,834 --> 00:19:33,834 The lionesses chose the tactic. 140 00:19:41,900 --> 00:19:44,670 They stop when she looks. 141 00:19:52,734 --> 00:19:55,434 They advance when she drinks. 142 00:20:12,934 --> 00:20:15,574 They lower themselves into holes and puddles. 143 00:20:46,834 --> 00:20:49,534 It is not necessary to be numerous 144 00:20:49,667 --> 00:20:52,927 when cunning and teamwork can bring it down. 145 00:21:02,467 --> 00:21:05,727 To chase the giraffe, the band of baobabs 146 00:21:06,734 --> 00:21:09,004 is now invading the Glade. 147 00:21:13,066 --> 00:21:15,696 From the observation post, on the other shore, 148 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:19,900 they see what the giraffe doesn't see. 149 00:21:28,900 --> 00:21:31,670 Wait, watch. 150 00:21:32,633 --> 00:21:35,473 If the tactics of the Glade lionesses result, 151 00:21:35,800 --> 00:21:39,630 the bunch of baobabs will eat giraffe today. 152 00:22:52,367 --> 00:22:55,427 Hunger and the promise of a meal 153 00:22:55,567 --> 00:22:59,697 attract the flock of baobabs to the heart of Glade. 154 00:23:08,967 --> 00:23:12,427 No ordinary lion does this. 155 00:23:17,567 --> 00:23:21,427 The lions of the baobabs enter the kill zone. 156 00:23:33,967 --> 00:23:37,827 The Lionesses of Glade They grab their prey by their teeth. 157 00:23:40,400 --> 00:23:42,030 A moment of indecision 158 00:23:42,600 --> 00:23:46,070 and the bunch of baobabs joins the attack. 159 00:24:15,300 --> 00:24:18,200 The Lionesses of Glade have primacy in killing. 160 00:24:19,200 --> 00:24:22,000 The flock of baobabs has the advantage of numbers, 161 00:24:22,133 --> 00:24:24,473 but Glade's seems untouchable. 162 00:24:33,934 --> 00:24:35,504 Another bunch. 163 00:24:35,633 --> 00:24:39,003 The screams of baboons piqued his curiosity. 164 00:24:43,767 --> 00:24:45,467 They are the Njaa. 165 00:24:46,433 --> 00:24:49,703 They followed the buffaloes to the edge of the Glade. 166 00:24:51,767 --> 00:24:55,827 The cunning opportunists approach the hustle and bustle. 167 00:25:04,266 --> 00:25:06,266 The incessant screams of baboons, 168 00:25:06,500 --> 00:25:08,230 do not disturb the flock of baobabs. 169 00:25:15,066 --> 00:25:18,626 Here they are vulnerable. Outside your territory. 170 00:25:32,433 --> 00:25:35,803 The last time Njaa and the gang of baobabs met 171 00:25:36,100 --> 00:25:38,170 there was death in the Glade. 172 00:25:38,300 --> 00:25:42,100 Your presence here It's a bad omen. 173 00:25:44,633 --> 00:25:48,433 The two sides, are back on a collision course, 174 00:25:48,900 --> 00:25:51,100 in forbidden territory. 175 00:25:56,800 --> 00:26:00,270 Only baboons see the approach of the Njaa. 176 00:26:10,734 --> 00:26:14,334 The call of the Njaa leader is silently acknowledged. 177 00:26:15,367 --> 00:26:18,127 Your young males are ready to move on. 178 00:26:20,500 --> 00:26:22,570 The lioness of the baobab trees moves away. 179 00:26:25,533 --> 00:26:27,703 She saw Njaa. 180 00:26:32,700 --> 00:26:37,600 Others follow. You know that Njaa is synonymous with danger. 181 00:26:42,133 --> 00:26:46,373 Two young Njaa males force participation in the killing. 182 00:26:54,100 --> 00:26:57,330 But hunger is not the only motivation here. 183 00:27:08,033 --> 00:27:12,233 Leader Njaa has another and most sinister objective. 184 00:27:53,166 --> 00:27:55,226 Punishment is inflicted. 185 00:27:55,700 --> 00:27:58,730 The victim is a young lioness of the baobabs. 186 00:27:59,667 --> 00:28:03,127 The rest of the Njaa band advances to put an end to it. 187 00:28:17,767 --> 00:28:22,297 But the Glade lionesses intervene, containing the attack. 188 00:28:22,834 --> 00:28:28,134 Even the fearless Njaa band respects the guardians of the Glade. 189 00:28:33,834 --> 00:28:38,504 It's hurt the same way that the sister went to the Njaa a few days ago. 190 00:28:41,200 --> 00:28:44,470 Your life was saved by older lionesses. 191 00:28:54,400 --> 00:28:58,100 Today will not be the day of his death. 192 00:29:01,900 --> 00:29:05,270 Dust and wind bring an uncomfortable peace. 193 00:29:05,633 --> 00:29:08,073 When darkness falls about Glade, 194 00:29:08,200 --> 00:29:11,170 three flocks feed together. 195 00:29:20,467 --> 00:29:23,667 But change is coming 196 00:29:26,100 --> 00:29:28,230 coming from outside the Glade. 197 00:29:45,467 --> 00:29:48,127 The intruders left during the night. 198 00:29:48,500 --> 00:29:53,270 The lionesses of Glade, by right the owners of the giraffe carcass, 199 00:29:53,500 --> 00:29:56,100 they brought the babies to feed themselves. 200 00:30:14,667 --> 00:30:17,997 Peace is always fragile. 201 00:30:18,367 --> 00:30:21,497 A warrior clan heads to the Glade. 202 00:30:39,567 --> 00:30:43,597 Threatening calls aimed at drive away the Glade gang, 203 00:30:44,367 --> 00:30:47,097 bring you closer other clan members. 204 00:30:54,700 --> 00:30:57,200 Hunger makes them bold. 205 00:31:16,600 --> 00:31:20,930 Always sensible, lionesses don't take risks. 206 00:31:21,100 --> 00:31:23,530 And they keep the young away from danger. 207 00:31:31,066 --> 00:31:34,896 Yesterday a giraffe entered the Glade. 208 00:31:35,233 --> 00:31:39,103 Your carcass has already fed three flocks. 209 00:31:39,233 --> 00:31:42,273 And now a pack of hungry mouths. 210 00:31:49,934 --> 00:31:53,634 There is order in chaos. The order of the crowd. 211 00:31:55,200 --> 00:31:58,170 First the hyenas, according to the statute. 212 00:31:58,967 --> 00:32:00,227 Then the jackals. 213 00:32:01,133 --> 00:32:03,633 Finally the vultures. 214 00:32:56,633 --> 00:33:00,233 Little remains of the giraffe who died in the Glade. 215 00:33:08,467 --> 00:33:11,897 His remains lie scattered across the plain. 216 00:33:22,200 --> 00:33:25,270 But something from his life remains. 217 00:33:32,433 --> 00:33:34,503 The smell in the bones. 218 00:34:18,567 --> 00:34:20,497 A procession? 219 00:34:22,300 --> 00:34:24,070 A ritual? 220 00:34:32,600 --> 00:34:34,470 A last goodbye? 221 00:35:18,867 --> 00:35:21,527 They share the victim's scent 222 00:35:21,934 --> 00:35:24,534 as if they shared a memory. 223 00:36:05,367 --> 00:36:07,297 It's over. 224 00:36:07,767 --> 00:36:11,027 His remains are just that. 225 00:36:11,400 --> 00:36:15,630 Remains being used to the bone. 226 00:36:24,934 --> 00:36:26,374 Twilight 227 00:36:26,600 --> 00:36:30,170 it's not a good time for the buffaloes to enter the Glade. 228 00:36:30,867 --> 00:36:33,927 The lions have the advantage in the fresco of the night. 229 00:36:37,033 --> 00:36:40,033 Not the Glade gang which buffaloes should fear. 230 00:36:45,233 --> 00:36:47,033 Liones know 231 00:36:47,166 --> 00:36:49,866 that when the herds arrive, at the end of the dry season, 232 00:36:50,467 --> 00:36:53,467 are followed by other hungry lions. 233 00:36:53,633 --> 00:36:58,233 It is impossible to know how many there will be. Or who they will be. 234 00:37:03,667 --> 00:37:07,867 For generations, buffaloes they come to drink at the Glade. 235 00:37:10,633 --> 00:37:12,973 The danger is always the same. 236 00:37:15,266 --> 00:37:18,726 Actors are always different. 237 00:37:21,166 --> 00:37:24,326 This time there are two strong males. 238 00:37:24,767 --> 00:37:27,097 They belong to the coalition of the strays. 239 00:37:51,133 --> 00:37:54,073 They enter the Glade as if they were entitled to it. 240 00:37:56,066 --> 00:37:58,466 And maybe they did. 241 00:38:06,967 --> 00:38:09,767 First they let the buffalo drink. 242 00:38:14,800 --> 00:38:16,600 The stampede begins. 243 00:38:21,934 --> 00:38:25,634 They move away from the river bank large part of the herd. 244 00:38:29,000 --> 00:38:31,300 They isolate an animal. 245 00:38:37,033 --> 00:38:41,233 When the dust settles, the target is revealed. 246 00:38:43,600 --> 00:38:46,700 A huge buffalo. 247 00:38:47,133 --> 00:38:49,773 Strong. Challenging. 248 00:38:49,900 --> 00:38:51,430 Ready for battle. 249 00:39:03,100 --> 00:39:05,170 A meeting of the titans. 250 00:39:12,367 --> 00:39:14,827 A terrible battle begins. 251 00:39:18,767 --> 00:39:21,097 Tooth and claws. 252 00:39:21,266 --> 00:39:24,096 Horns and muscles. 253 00:39:40,333 --> 00:39:43,233 The flock of baobabs does not see the attackers. 254 00:39:45,300 --> 00:39:49,300 The screams of agony of the buffalo they say: 255 00:39:49,667 --> 00:39:51,367 "Don't come close." 256 00:40:41,367 --> 00:40:44,467 The stray males found a worthy opponent. 257 00:40:44,934 --> 00:40:49,974 This colossus is immune to your shock and awe tactics. 258 00:41:21,333 --> 00:41:23,733 It's an indomitable spirit. 259 00:41:24,066 --> 00:41:26,866 Still willing to fight. 260 00:41:40,133 --> 00:41:42,203 The taste of fresh blood, 261 00:41:42,333 --> 00:41:44,733 the promise of food. 262 00:41:45,367 --> 00:41:49,067 And a body that is too tired to continue the attack. 263 00:41:53,967 --> 00:41:58,727 The buffalo loses its tail. But don't lose your life. 264 00:42:03,066 --> 00:42:05,526 The call comes at dawn. 265 00:42:06,467 --> 00:42:08,497 The Glade gang hears him. 266 00:42:22,200 --> 00:42:25,970 One of the two stray males is still around. 267 00:42:33,834 --> 00:42:35,404 A threat? 268 00:42:36,233 --> 00:42:39,733 Adult males kill the offspring that are not yours. 269 00:42:43,567 --> 00:42:46,227 But this call is familiar. 270 00:42:50,400 --> 00:42:53,070 The Lionesses of the Glade they've heard it before. 271 00:42:57,633 --> 00:42:59,973 And they respond to the call. 272 00:43:24,867 --> 00:43:28,527 Older lionesses never would risk the lives of the puppies. 273 00:43:36,133 --> 00:43:39,973 A new leader has arrived in the Glade. 274 00:43:48,433 --> 00:43:51,273 The stranger is their father. 275 00:43:52,200 --> 00:43:54,470 Departed the Glade before they were born. 276 00:43:54,934 --> 00:43:59,304 And now you will decide your future.