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NARRATOR: Two brothers,
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fathers and protectors,
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rule a pride that's in crisis.
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(SNARLS)
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(GROWLS)
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Roving bands of rival males,
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(GROWLS)
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battle hardened fighters,
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and changing allegiances
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threaten to
break the family apart.
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Could this be the end
for the Nsefu pride?
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(MUSIC PLAYING)
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(ROARING)
(ROARING)
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The Nsefu brothers roar
a warning to all.
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This is their land.
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These 8-year-old
leaders
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have ruled here
for three years.
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On average, males keep
a pride for only two years,
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so they've already
exceeded expectation.
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The brothers are a powerful
force in the Valley.
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Their role is to
patrol their territory
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and safeguard their family
from rival males.
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Between them they've fathered
all the youngsters here
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who range from five months
to three years old.
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The secret to
the twins' success
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is their unbreakable bond.
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They have worked
side by side
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since the day they were born.
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Chief is the more confident
of the two.
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Notch is less self-assured,
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and happy for his brother
to take the lead.
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Their territory is bordered to
the west by the Luangwa River.
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(BIRDS CHIRPING)
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(ROARS)
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Chief's roars can
reach 114 decibels,
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louder than a jackhammer.
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They carry for five miles
through the bush,
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a clear signal to any rivals
that he's in charge here.
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His calls reach
a lone nomadic male.
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Young male lions leave
their family pride
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when they're about
three years old,
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Alone, this male is
no match for Chief.
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(ROARS)
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But there are
others out there.
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The east bank of the river
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marks the border of
the brothers' territory.
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As the dry season progresses,
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it becomes
the only source of water,
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drawing prey
from far and wide.
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Roaming lions
are sure to follow
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and the brothers
will have to work hard
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to defend their
territory and pride.
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Notch is more of a lover
than a fighter.
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One of the females
is coming into estrous,
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so he's staying
close to the family.
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Curling his lip helps
draw in her pheromones
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to an organ on
the roof his mouth,
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enabling him to assess
her readiness to mate.
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He needs to be patient
for a little longer.
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(GROWLING)
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Like all families,
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there are different
characters in the pride.
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A cub that doesn't fit in.
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Adolescent boys who like
to hang out in a gang.
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And the moms,
the oldest of whom
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has been tracked
by scientists for four years.
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These females are the
pride's main hunters.
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(SNORTING)
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Midday is usually
the safest time
for warthog to drink,
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when the pride
is typically resting.
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But lions are unpredictable.
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(WARTHOG SQUEALING)
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The younger pride members
turn up too late
to be any help.
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The females aren't
easily discouraged.
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(GROWLS)
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The puku's tactic
of running into the river
seems to work.
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But one lioness
calls her bluff.
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She's got competition.
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This is not worth the fight.
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(BIRDS CALLING)
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The family decides
to call it a day.
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(GRUNTING)
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One of the yearlings
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has been left behind
on the other bank.
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(GROWLS)
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He's instinctively
wary of the river.
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It's not just crocodiles
that are dangerous here.
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(SNARLS)
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A hippo more than
ten times his weight
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could cause serious damage.
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(ROARS)
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(ROARS CONTINUE)
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With a little encouragement
from the sidelines,
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he's safely reunited.
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One of the adolescents
is more daring.
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But even he knows
when to back down.
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(WATER SPLASHING)
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Lesson learned.
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The river
is a dangerous place.
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At three years old,
the adolescent males
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are on the verge of adulthood.
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(GROWLS)
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They still have a playful,
kittenish streak.
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These two are twins,
just like their father
and uncle.
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This playfulness
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is their way of keeping
their bonds strong.
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They're pride leaders
in the making,
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though they've got
a lot to learn
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before they're ready
to strike out on their own.
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This young female
is a year older
than her brothers.
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She's now ready
to have cubs of her own
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but, unlike the males,
she won't leave her pride.
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Her younger brothers
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are also on the brink
of sexual maturity.
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With hormones running high,
things can get confusing.
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(GROWLS)
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The urge
to reproduce is strong,
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but this is his sister!
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It's a difficult time
for the young lions.
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If the males are to breed,
they will have to
leave their family
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and try to take over
a pride of their own.
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And if their sister
is to have cubs,
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she needs the very takeover
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Chief and Notch
are striving to prevent.
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As the day cools, it's time
for another hunting lesson.
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One of the lionesses
spots a target.
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But the boys
aren't paying attention.
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The experienced lioness
stays focused,
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but without back-up,
her chase is a wasted effort.
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The young boys
still have a lot to learn
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before they're ready
to go it alone.
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The brothers
are back on patrol.
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But there's unease in the air.
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Three years is a long time
to lead a pride
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and keep hold of a territory,
and it's getting harder.
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The brothers must split up
to cover more ground
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and keep their borders
under surveillance.
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It's a good strategy
to make their presence felt,
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but one lion
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is more vulnerable
than a pair.
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Chief, the born leader,
is determined.
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Always prepared to go
that extra mile.
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His brother chooses
to stay closer to the family.
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There's tension
in the pride, too.
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(DISTANT ROARING)
They can hear distant roars
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and sense the threat
of intruders.
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A takeover is a violent time
for all members of the pride,
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whatever their age.
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(ROARS)
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The adolescents
would be chased away.
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Still green,
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they'd have a hard time
surviving on their own.
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Yearlings would be
beaten up or evicted,
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as good as a death sentence
either way.
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The youngest cub,
just five months old,
is still suckling.
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He'd be the first victim
of a murderous new regime.
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(DISTANT ROARS)
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The young female
faces a dilemma.
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She alone would benefit
from an influx of new males.
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It's her only chance to mate.
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Only Notch,
the male who stayed behind,
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seems unperturbed.
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He's always
relied on his brother
to be the fighter.
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He's more interested
in finding food.
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This wild dog kill
will do nicely.
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Even 12 dogs
won't take on
a big male lion.
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(GROWLS)
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Scavenging and stealing
are an important part
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of a male lion's arsenal.
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They spend lots of time
away from the pride,
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so can't rely on the females,
the most skilled hunters,
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to provide all their food.
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(CALLING)
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Stealing others' kills
is a trick
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the adolescents
need to learn, too.
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Their hunting skills
leave a lot to be desired,
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but at least their
thieving instincts
are kicking in.
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They've got the scent
of a kill
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stashed in a tree
by a leopard.
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(GROWLING)
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The solitary cat
would be no match
for the lions.
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(GROWLS)
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But this takeaway
is out of reach,
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exactly what
the leopard intended.
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Worn out from his 24-hour,
long distance patrol,
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Chief returns to the river
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that marks the western border
of the Nsefu territory.
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At this time of year,
low water levels
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reveal a sand bank
in the middle of the river.
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In between lion territories,
this is no man's land.
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Notch has come
to the riverbank
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in search of
his brother and leader.
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He's keen to be reunited
but is hesitant
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to step into
unknown territory.
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He's not brave like Chief,
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but the desire
to be with him
is strong.
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(GROWLS)
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(GRUNTING)
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He takes the plunge.
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(ROARING)
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(GROWLS HAPPILY)
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Notch's relief is palpable.
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He reinforces
his brotherly bond.
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(GROWLS HAPPILY)
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But Chief can't relax.
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(ANIMAL ROARS IN DISTANCE)
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He knows that rival males
are moving in.
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(ANIMAL ROARING IN DISTANCE)
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In the cool of night,
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the adolescents are having
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another much-needed
hunting lesson.
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Picking a target
to focus on is key,
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as important as deciding
what to let go.
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The chase is only
part of the hunt.
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Success depends on teamwork.
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Some chase
while others ambush.
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But these adolescents
haven't worked out
their roles yet.
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(LION ROARS)
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The oldest of the lionesses
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is apart from
the hunters tonight.
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But she does have company...
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Notch, always the lover,
not the fighter.
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(GROWLS)
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She's in estrus.
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His gentle seduction works.
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(GROWLS)
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(ROARS GENTLY)
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With the future so uncertain,
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this could be
his last chance
to father offspring.
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(LIONS GROWL)
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In a heroic effort
to keep rivals away
from his family,
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Chief is patrolling
the far eastern boundary
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of the Nsefu territory,
10 miles from the river.
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(ROARING)
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But in securing
the pride's inland boundary,
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he's left the river entrance
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wide open.
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Dawn brings strangers
across the river.
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Two young bachelors.
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Fit and healthy males
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who've recently
left their own family.
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They're taking their
first steps as adults
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and are on the lookout
for mating opportunities.
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These bachelors
wouldn't stand a chance
against the larger
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Nsefu brothers,
if they were together.
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But the brothers are apart.
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The young hopefuls listen for
the roars of resident lions.
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But all is quiet.
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This territory seems
too good to be true.
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So far there's
no sign of challengers,
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and it's prime hunting ground.
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(GROWLING)
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Their confidence increases.
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(ROARS)
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These roars declare not
possession of territory,
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but availability.
257
00:21:33,559 --> 00:21:36,629
And their urine leaves
a distinctive odor,
258
00:21:36,829 --> 00:21:40,633
a calling card
full of seductive
information.
259
00:21:42,368 --> 00:21:44,270
They've timed
their arrival perfectly.
260
00:21:47,840 --> 00:21:51,277
All across the valley
water holes are drying,
261
00:21:51,477 --> 00:21:54,446
forcing herds of buffalo
to congregate
262
00:21:54,446 --> 00:21:56,348
and head for the river.
263
00:21:59,451 --> 00:22:00,619
At this time of year
264
00:22:01,053 --> 00:22:04,123
buffalo are the number one
prey for lions.
265
00:22:15,768 --> 00:22:19,071
Their arrival means
lions from far and wide
266
00:22:19,271 --> 00:22:21,006
will be closing in.
267
00:22:25,611 --> 00:22:27,580
At the eastern edge
of the territory,
268
00:22:28,314 --> 00:22:31,250
Chief continues
his boundary patrol.
269
00:22:38,757 --> 00:22:42,361
His battles have left him
wounded, and weary.
270
00:22:58,877 --> 00:23:03,048
Days later,
Chief still hasn't returned.
271
00:23:04,350 --> 00:23:06,518
Notch and the pride
are on high alert.
272
00:23:06,518 --> 00:23:08,087
(LION ROARS IN DISTANCE)
273
00:23:08,087 --> 00:23:11,590
The bachelors' distant roars
are loud and clear.
274
00:23:12,691 --> 00:23:16,395
Without his brother
for back up,
Notch stays silent.
275
00:23:18,364 --> 00:23:20,733
The young female
reacts differently.
276
00:23:25,671 --> 00:23:27,573
(LION CONTINUES ROARING)
277
00:23:32,845 --> 00:23:34,480
It's a big moment for her.
278
00:23:35,114 --> 00:23:37,383
She's now fully in estrus
279
00:23:37,583 --> 00:23:41,186
and is drawn towards
the voice of a new male.
280
00:23:45,124 --> 00:23:47,860
She's never been away
from her family before,
281
00:23:47,860 --> 00:23:51,230
but her desire to mate
is strong.
282
00:23:59,872 --> 00:24:01,640
Between sound and scent...
283
00:24:01,640 --> 00:24:04,310
(LION ROARS)
...the directions are clear.
284
00:24:04,310 --> 00:24:05,444
(LION ROARS)
285
00:24:10,316 --> 00:24:11,650
(LION ROARS)
286
00:24:19,458 --> 00:24:20,459
(GROWLS)
287
00:24:21,827 --> 00:24:23,429
She's tentative.
288
00:24:23,729 --> 00:24:26,065
These males are strangers.
289
00:24:36,575 --> 00:24:39,745
It's most likely
a first date for them all.
290
00:24:50,189 --> 00:24:54,493
They're new to this,
but their instincts kick in.
291
00:24:59,264 --> 00:25:00,432
(GROWLS)
292
00:25:03,469 --> 00:25:05,604
(LOW GROWL)
293
00:25:09,641 --> 00:25:11,043
(ROARS)
294
00:25:16,148 --> 00:25:17,583
(GROWLS)
295
00:25:22,621 --> 00:25:25,190
The young female
isn't here to stay.
296
00:25:28,761 --> 00:25:31,196
This isn't a pride takeover,
297
00:25:32,097 --> 00:25:35,167
but for these
young bachelors,
it's a start.
298
00:25:40,339 --> 00:25:43,442
Change is in the air.
299
00:25:45,144 --> 00:25:46,311
Weeks have passed
300
00:25:47,179 --> 00:25:49,381
and there's been
no sign of Chief.
301
00:25:55,788 --> 00:25:59,591
Notch has never been
apart from his brother
for this long before.
302
00:26:00,626 --> 00:26:04,596
He searches for him,
listening for
his familiar roar.
303
00:26:21,580 --> 00:26:25,517
Without his brother and ally,
Notch seems lost.
304
00:26:27,186 --> 00:26:30,422
A second-in-command
with no leader.
305
00:26:37,529 --> 00:26:39,731
The rest of the pride
is fragmenting.
306
00:26:45,471 --> 00:26:47,272
(GROWLS)
307
00:26:49,775 --> 00:26:51,643
The females have a kill,
308
00:26:51,844 --> 00:26:55,314
but the adolescents
are nowhere to be seen,
309
00:26:55,314 --> 00:26:58,383
unusual when there's
food in the offing.
310
00:27:00,052 --> 00:27:01,553
They're probably disconcerted
311
00:27:01,553 --> 00:27:05,257
by the sounds and smells
of the new males in the area,
312
00:27:05,257 --> 00:27:07,493
and are keeping a low profile.
313
00:27:15,033 --> 00:27:19,171
With his brother gone
and rivals on his doorstep,
314
00:27:19,571 --> 00:27:23,342
this will be a true test
of Notch's mettle.
315
00:27:32,684 --> 00:27:37,122
In this time of uncertainty,
Nsefu's oldest lioness
316
00:27:37,356 --> 00:27:39,525
makes a monumental decision,
317
00:27:42,427 --> 00:27:45,364
she sets off towards
the two young males,
318
00:27:45,631 --> 00:27:49,001
who are still
at the outskirts
of the territory.
319
00:27:50,135 --> 00:27:52,237
(ROARING)
320
00:27:52,237 --> 00:27:55,140
Theirs is a battle
of sound and smell,
321
00:27:55,140 --> 00:27:57,643
and the enemy
has fallen silent.
322
00:27:58,110 --> 00:27:59,745
The young bachelors sense
323
00:27:59,745 --> 00:28:01,346
they're getting
the upper hand.
324
00:28:12,724 --> 00:28:14,726
The lioness
may well be pregnant
325
00:28:14,726 --> 00:28:16,361
from mating with Notch,
326
00:28:16,728 --> 00:28:19,398
and if these two males
stick around,
327
00:28:19,398 --> 00:28:22,234
her cubs will be
in grave danger.
328
00:28:23,168 --> 00:28:25,304
She must do
everything she can
329
00:28:25,304 --> 00:28:27,172
to ensure their survival.
330
00:28:28,273 --> 00:28:29,508
In a takeover,
331
00:28:29,508 --> 00:28:32,978
the bachelors
wouldn't hesitate
to kill her cubs
332
00:28:33,679 --> 00:28:37,983
unless she can convince them
that they could be the father.
333
00:28:45,490 --> 00:28:49,294
But mating with the enemy
is the ultimate betrayal,
334
00:28:50,162 --> 00:28:54,232
a vote of no confidence
from the pride's
oldest member.
335
00:29:02,074 --> 00:29:03,342
A month has passed
336
00:29:05,210 --> 00:29:07,412
and there's still
no sign of Chief.
337
00:29:09,514 --> 00:29:11,350
In the line of duty,
338
00:29:11,350 --> 00:29:15,020
he ventured outside
the safety of the park
339
00:29:15,020 --> 00:29:16,388
and was killed.
340
00:29:25,797 --> 00:29:30,435
Without its main leader,
the pride is disintegrating.
341
00:29:31,303 --> 00:29:35,641
Now, the most
experienced lionesses
are leaving, too.
342
00:29:43,582 --> 00:29:46,084
Notch stands alone.
343
00:30:04,536 --> 00:30:09,341
Having not eaten for days,
he is hungry and thirsty.
344
00:30:10,409 --> 00:30:11,710
(GROWLS)
345
00:30:12,110 --> 00:30:14,146
But the river
is full of dangers.
346
00:30:15,213 --> 00:30:18,550
Alone he's more
vulnerable than ever.
347
00:30:20,519 --> 00:30:23,021
(GROWLS)
348
00:30:23,689 --> 00:30:27,526
A buffalo stuck in the mud
would usually be an easy meal,
349
00:30:29,261 --> 00:30:32,130
it's one of the reasons
this riverfront territory
350
00:30:32,130 --> 00:30:34,099
is so valuable.
351
00:30:35,300 --> 00:30:37,135
But he's lost his confidence
352
00:30:37,135 --> 00:30:39,037
and is too nervous
to approach.
353
00:30:53,218 --> 00:30:54,786
(SQUAWKING)
354
00:30:59,324 --> 00:31:02,327
As the sun rises,
Notch looks on
355
00:31:02,594 --> 00:31:06,631
as other mouths devour
what could have been his.
356
00:31:07,799 --> 00:31:10,435
But he's not concerned
about the crocodiles.
357
00:31:11,670 --> 00:31:15,574
Across the river,
others have come
to claim the buffalo.
358
00:31:19,377 --> 00:31:21,146
(ROARS)
359
00:31:27,452 --> 00:31:29,020
(LIONS ROAR)
360
00:31:29,287 --> 00:31:33,358
It's a huge pride,
22 lions strong.
361
00:31:39,731 --> 00:31:41,666
Three big males rule
362
00:31:42,567 --> 00:31:44,770
and all the females have cubs.
363
00:31:45,637 --> 00:31:48,406
They're a tough,
cohesive gang.
364
00:31:52,611 --> 00:31:55,213
Even the crocodiles
know who's boss.
365
00:31:59,251 --> 00:32:01,553
The males get
first feeding rights
on the feast.
366
00:32:01,553 --> 00:32:02,721
(ROARS)
367
00:32:02,721 --> 00:32:05,190
It's clear
who's in charge here.
368
00:32:07,192 --> 00:32:09,494
Notch keeps
his presence hidden.
369
00:32:10,729 --> 00:32:13,498
With such a large
family of their own,
370
00:32:13,498 --> 00:32:17,369
taking over the Nsefu pride
is not on their agenda.
371
00:32:19,237 --> 00:32:21,740
These males
are no direct threat
to Notch.
372
00:32:22,174 --> 00:32:23,408
(GROWLS)
373
00:32:29,114 --> 00:32:30,615
(GROWLS)
(HISSES)
374
00:32:36,755 --> 00:32:41,526
Belly full,
but reluctant to relinquish
the carcass to the crocs,
375
00:32:41,526 --> 00:32:45,597
the largest male
displays an impressive
show of strength.
376
00:32:52,871 --> 00:32:55,473
All Notch can do is watch.
377
00:32:56,575 --> 00:32:59,978
It's a hollow reminder
of what life used to be.
378
00:33:01,813 --> 00:33:03,648
(HISSING)
379
00:33:10,522 --> 00:33:12,524
(LION GROWLS)
380
00:33:14,159 --> 00:33:15,160
(WIND HOWLS)
381
00:33:15,393 --> 00:33:16,394
(GROWLS)
382
00:33:18,496 --> 00:33:20,365
As the dry season
takes hold,
383
00:33:20,565 --> 00:33:24,502
more and more animals descend
into the Nsefu territory.
384
00:33:26,071 --> 00:33:27,539
The plain is restless.
385
00:33:33,178 --> 00:33:35,046
(CHITTERING)
386
00:33:37,682 --> 00:33:40,285
(LION GROWLS AND ROARS)
387
00:33:42,320 --> 00:33:43,421
(GROWLS)
388
00:33:43,421 --> 00:33:45,056
More rival males.
389
00:33:46,725 --> 00:33:48,727
(TRUMPETING)
390
00:33:50,395 --> 00:33:51,763
(GROWLS)
391
00:33:51,763 --> 00:33:54,199
This pair, twice the age
392
00:33:54,199 --> 00:33:56,701
and double the weight
of the young bachelors,
393
00:33:56,701 --> 00:33:59,237
are in the heart
of the Nsefu territory,
394
00:33:59,437 --> 00:34:02,073
and are making
themselves at home.
395
00:34:02,741 --> 00:34:04,576
(GROWLS)
396
00:34:05,310 --> 00:34:08,980
The two nomads
are seasoned brawlers.
397
00:34:09,781 --> 00:34:11,616
They've fought
their way through
398
00:34:11,616 --> 00:34:14,252
other lion territories
for years.
399
00:34:14,552 --> 00:34:17,289
And are afraid of nothing.
400
00:34:20,558 --> 00:34:23,395
One glimpse of this
battle-hardened duo
401
00:34:23,395 --> 00:34:26,464
tells the younger pair
all they need to know.
402
00:34:29,701 --> 00:34:31,536
(GROWLS)
403
00:34:37,442 --> 00:34:41,179
Their stay
in the Nsefu territory
is over.
404
00:34:52,757 --> 00:34:55,393
These interlopers
are a serious threat.
405
00:34:55,660 --> 00:34:57,395
(GROWLS)
406
00:34:57,762 --> 00:35:01,299
Not only for Notch,
but to all his offspring.
407
00:35:08,440 --> 00:35:12,143
With no sign of roars
or scent marks,
408
00:35:12,143 --> 00:35:14,980
the big males
are full of confidence.
409
00:35:16,081 --> 00:35:19,651
Already they're claiming
this land as their own.
410
00:35:21,119 --> 00:35:22,554
(GROWLING)
411
00:35:30,695 --> 00:35:33,465
(THUNDER CRACKING)
412
00:35:33,465 --> 00:35:36,768
For the next few weeks
Notch lies low.
413
00:35:45,310 --> 00:35:47,545
The other Nsefu pride members,
414
00:35:47,812 --> 00:35:50,448
now dispersed, follow suit.
415
00:36:16,041 --> 00:36:19,544
The buffalo continue to keep
the two interlopers well fed.
416
00:36:27,285 --> 00:36:28,720
In such high numbers,
417
00:36:28,720 --> 00:36:31,523
there will always be
injured and sick individuals,
418
00:36:32,290 --> 00:36:34,626
providing plenty
of opportunities
419
00:36:34,626 --> 00:36:36,628
for the two large males.
420
00:37:12,097 --> 00:37:15,500
Even if not every hunt
is a success.
421
00:37:18,303 --> 00:37:20,338
(THUNDER RUMBLING)
422
00:37:20,338 --> 00:37:21,973
Storm clouds gather,
423
00:37:22,507 --> 00:37:24,776
and finally the weather turns.
424
00:37:24,776 --> 00:37:26,344
(THUNDER CRACKS)
425
00:37:27,779 --> 00:37:30,682
The arrival of rain
changes everything.
426
00:37:34,352 --> 00:37:37,122
The interlopers' larder
begins to move on.
427
00:37:41,526 --> 00:37:44,095
Unaware that there
is an opportunity
428
00:37:44,095 --> 00:37:45,663
to take over a pride here,
429
00:37:46,231 --> 00:37:49,234
the hunters leave
their calling card,
430
00:37:49,767 --> 00:37:52,303
and depart with the herds.
431
00:38:00,512 --> 00:38:02,647
(THUNDER CRACKS)
432
00:38:05,150 --> 00:38:06,651
(THUNDER RUMBLING)
433
00:38:07,252 --> 00:38:09,387
(BIRDS CHIRPING)
434
00:38:12,190 --> 00:38:14,559
(GRUNTING)
435
00:38:15,560 --> 00:38:18,530
(SNORTING)
436
00:38:22,033 --> 00:38:24,335
The Nsefu pride
is still fragmented,
437
00:38:29,741 --> 00:38:33,378
but the change in season
brings a change in mood.
438
00:39:00,638 --> 00:39:04,242
Peace returns
to the Nsefu territory.
439
00:39:06,277 --> 00:39:08,980
So, too, does
the pride's confidence.
440
00:39:09,581 --> 00:39:11,349
(ROARS)
441
00:39:11,349 --> 00:39:14,085
One of the mothers
breaks the silence.
442
00:39:14,786 --> 00:39:18,056
(ROARING)
443
00:39:22,126 --> 00:39:25,230
It elicits just
the response she hoped.
444
00:39:26,731 --> 00:39:28,032
One by one,
445
00:39:28,433 --> 00:39:30,134
the pride returns.
446
00:39:59,297 --> 00:40:02,200
The lions
reaffirm their bonds,
447
00:40:02,433 --> 00:40:05,670
the vital glue that keeps
the family united
448
00:40:06,104 --> 00:40:08,339
even after
weeks of separation.
449
00:40:23,254 --> 00:40:25,657
Only Notch is alone,
450
00:40:26,324 --> 00:40:29,727
unaware that
his pride has reunited.
451
00:40:30,595 --> 00:40:33,131
He shares none
of their confidence.
452
00:40:33,765 --> 00:40:35,266
(TRUMPETING)
453
00:40:36,467 --> 00:40:37,769
(BELLOWING)
454
00:40:38,269 --> 00:40:40,071
(LOWING)
455
00:40:44,776 --> 00:40:47,211
(ELEPHANT TRUMPETS
IN DISTANCE)
456
00:40:51,249 --> 00:40:54,619
He scours the land
for scraps, a lost soul
457
00:40:54,852 --> 00:40:57,522
without his brother,
or his pride.
458
00:40:58,856 --> 00:41:00,692
(TRUMPETING)
459
00:41:01,659 --> 00:41:03,628
Where once he feared nothing,
460
00:41:04,095 --> 00:41:06,297
he's now easy to chase away.
461
00:41:07,131 --> 00:41:08,499
(ELEPHANT TRUMPETING)
462
00:41:08,499 --> 00:41:10,635
His outlook is bleak.
463
00:41:30,188 --> 00:41:33,124
In the river,
the crocodiles have a feast.
464
00:41:34,859 --> 00:41:39,297
The carcass of an elephant,
enough meat to feed 100 mouths
465
00:41:39,297 --> 00:41:40,565
for several days.
466
00:41:42,700 --> 00:41:47,505
Desperately hungry,
Notch is drawn in
by the smell of food.
467
00:42:03,187 --> 00:42:06,324
Only the most foolhardy lion
would brave
468
00:42:06,324 --> 00:42:08,493
crocodile-infested waters.
469
00:42:08,493 --> 00:42:10,495
But he's got nothing to lose.
470
00:42:31,682 --> 00:42:34,819
Sensing movement,
and more fresh meat,
471
00:42:34,819 --> 00:42:36,454
the crocs close in.
472
00:42:46,631 --> 00:42:48,166
(GROWLS)
473
00:43:00,077 --> 00:43:01,279
(GROWLS)
474
00:43:02,380 --> 00:43:04,515
He's not going to be
pushed around by reptiles.
475
00:43:18,095 --> 00:43:19,430
(GROWLS)
476
00:43:26,571 --> 00:43:28,039
(ROARS)
477
00:43:38,282 --> 00:43:40,585
The strong smell
of the carcass
478
00:43:41,786 --> 00:43:43,654
and the commotion in the river
479
00:43:44,455 --> 00:43:46,190
attracts a lioness.
480
00:43:53,498 --> 00:43:55,500
She's one of the Nsefu pride.
481
00:43:57,401 --> 00:43:59,704
And she's not the only one
watching the drama.
482
00:44:03,608 --> 00:44:05,610
(LOWING)
483
00:44:06,077 --> 00:44:08,746
A family of elephants
has come to investigate.
484
00:44:17,788 --> 00:44:20,024
But Notch isn't
interested in them.
485
00:44:24,061 --> 00:44:28,065
He's hasn't seen
a member of his pride
for three weeks.
486
00:44:28,533 --> 00:44:30,101
Both are wary.
487
00:44:45,583 --> 00:44:48,019
(GROWLS)
488
00:44:51,222 --> 00:44:53,157
(GROWLS)
489
00:45:00,264 --> 00:45:03,634
Slowly Notch seems
to let down his guard,
490
00:45:08,172 --> 00:45:09,707
but she doesn't stay.
491
00:45:16,547 --> 00:45:19,684
Notch is alone once more.
492
00:45:21,352 --> 00:45:24,455
But seeing the female
gives him a glimmer of hope.
493
00:45:26,324 --> 00:45:28,526
(ROARS)
He gives it one last shot.
494
00:45:28,726 --> 00:45:32,396
(ROARING)
495
00:45:54,318 --> 00:45:58,089
Slowly but surely
familiar faces appear.
496
00:46:00,391 --> 00:46:05,029
Led by the lioness,
Notch's family returns.
497
00:46:08,232 --> 00:46:09,634
(GROWLS)
498
00:46:13,070 --> 00:46:16,607
The pride that he spent
three years protecting
499
00:46:16,607 --> 00:46:19,543
is firmly back by his side.
500
00:46:28,786 --> 00:46:31,355
(ROARS)
501
00:46:33,124 --> 00:46:35,593
(ROARS)
502
00:46:36,360 --> 00:46:39,664
(ROARING)
503
00:46:42,733 --> 00:46:45,169
He no longer has his brother,
504
00:46:45,369 --> 00:46:48,773
but he has the support
of his whole family.
505
00:46:49,507 --> 00:46:52,610
(ROARING)
506
00:47:00,685 --> 00:47:02,453
Without Chief by his side,
507
00:47:03,154 --> 00:47:06,624
Notch's days
as head of the Nsefu pride
508
00:47:06,624 --> 00:47:08,225
are surely numbered.
509
00:47:08,225 --> 00:47:09,694
(ROARS)
510
00:47:09,694 --> 00:47:12,363
But his story
is one of success.
511
00:47:13,064 --> 00:47:14,699
He is the father of many,
512
00:47:14,699 --> 00:47:18,102
and still the king
of this patch
of Luangwa Valley.
513
00:47:18,102 --> 00:47:19,704
(ROARS)
514
00:47:19,704 --> 00:47:22,173
Time is running out,
515
00:47:22,173 --> 00:47:25,443
but his reign
is not over yet.
516
00:47:27,278 --> 00:47:31,315
(MUSIC PLAYING)
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