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Narrator: This is the misfit.
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A plucky teenager
with a troubled childhood.
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From abandonment,
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To injury
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And rejection.
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He's not only survived,
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He's thrived.
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But the next 48 hours will be
the most dangerous yet...
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He must venture
into enemy territory...
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(roars)
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(growls)
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...And face africa's
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Fiercest predators.
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The misfit battles
to feed his pride...
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(growls)
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Then, finally...
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(roars)
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...Comes of age.
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(theme music playing)
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(growls)
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Family is everything for lions.
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A pride lives and dies
by its strength in numbers.
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The nsefu pride is no different.
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The bonds they share
have meant they've prospered
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And dominated here
on the banks
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Of the luangwa river
in zambia.
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The determined mothers and aunts
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Who lead this family
have battled
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To keep their youngsters safe.
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But life hasn't been easy
for their youngest member,
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Teenager, the misfit.
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As the runt of the litter,
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The misfit struggled to fit into
his boisterous family.
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(squeaks)
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Always last,
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Always bullied...
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His isolation led to near death.
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Finally, he won the hearts
of his pride,
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And formed a bond
with his older half-brother.
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(growling)
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A bond that has gone
from strength to strength.
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While females stay
in their pride for life,
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All male lions must
eventually leave their family
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By around three years old.
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That time has almost come
for the misfit and his brother,
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They'll split from the pride
in a few months,
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With each other for support.
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They'll roam the savanna
for several years,
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Until big enough
to take over a pride
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And father cubs.
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The bachelor years as nomads
will be tough,
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And, if the misfit
is to survive,
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He needs to perfect
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His hunting skills now.
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The teenager faces
a huge learning curve.
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Not least because
the family has hit hard times.
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The pride's former leaders,
two brothers, have gone.
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Chief, the more dominant
of the two, was killed.
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And notch was driven out
by roaming males.
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Without their leaders,
the pride fragmented,
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Leaving just six females
and three teenagers
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To fend for themselves.
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And now the prey
in their territory
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On the east bank of the river
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Has scattered due to
recent unseasonal rains.
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The pride hasn't eaten for days.
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They face a tough decision...
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To leave the familiar territory
they know in search of food...
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Or stay here,
and potentially starve.
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Across the river
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Could be the key
to their salvation.
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South luangwa national park
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Is 3,500 square miles
of wilderness
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At the tail of
the great rift valley.
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Home to africa's
most iconic wildlife.
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(elephant trumpets)
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From the heaviest mammal
on land...
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To the strongest jaws in africa.
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The battle to survive
here is intense.
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(grunts)
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Lions may be
top of the food chain,
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But even they
are sometimes vulnerable...
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(roars)
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From protective giants...
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And from their own kind.
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(yawns)
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The river is the barrier
to the misfit's future success.
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On the opposite west bank,
prey is plentiful.
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But it's enemy territory,
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Controlled by three
battle-hardened brothers.
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(roars)
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The punks.
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(roars)
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They'd attack any
young male lion
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That's not of their own lineage,
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So the misfit and other
young members of the nsefu pride
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Would be in mortal danger.
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But hunger has made
the decision for them.
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They'll have to run the gauntlet
of one of africa's
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Most indiscriminate killers,
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The nile crocodile.
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Up to 2,000 pounds,
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With a bite strength
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Greater than any
living creature in africa.
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Their jaws contain
sensory organs
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That detect movement
in the water.
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They've evolved to
efficiently slay anything
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That strays into their path.
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A young lion like the misfit
is an easy target.
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The misfit's mother
leads the tentative group.
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They quickly attract attention.
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But they manage to cross
without incident.
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The safety of the opposite bank
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Gives short-lived relief.
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(growls)
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(roar echoing)
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The roar echoing
along the river
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Means that big male lions
are on the prowl.
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The punks are surveying
their territory.
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(roaring)
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A lion's roar can be
louder than a jackhammer.
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(roaring)
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Mohawk, the toughest
of the brothers,
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Uses it to advertise
his formidable presence,
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And to intimidate rivals.
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(growls)
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These brothers have
ruled the west bank
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Of the river
for the last two years,
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Taking over two prides
in the area
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As they've established
their territory.
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They're fearless.
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(roars)
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(roar echoing)
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The nsefu pride,
now also on the west bank,
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Is right to look nervous.
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The misfit sticks close
to his bigger brother.
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Now in enemy territory,
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They need to make a kill
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And get out again
before the punks find them.
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But one of the misfit's aunts
opts out of the hunting party.
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Instead, she sets off alone,
heading north...
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Directly towards the punks.
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The rest of the pride,
including the misfit,
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Sticks close to the river.
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Their decision to cross
appears to pay off.
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Impala, heading to drink.
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It's October,
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Peak of the dry season.
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Thirsty herbivores
have no option but to make
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The dangerous journey
to the river.
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It's the only place left with
water in the 110 degree heat.
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(squawking)
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It's a gamble,
but the antelope know,
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Over this open ground,
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They should be able
to outrun the carnivores.
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Impala are among
the great athletes
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Of the animal kingdom,
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Able to leap 10 feet high,
and 30 feet in distance.
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The lions bide their time,
waiting for the right moment.
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They can't afford to waste
precious energy
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On fruitless chases
in this heat.
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And they have
another reason to pause.
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Hyenas.
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The river clan.
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Sniffing around
for an easy steal.
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The muscular carnivores
are the pride's arch rivals,
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The two species
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Often come to blows over kills,
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So the lions
don't want to hunt now
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And risk losing their spoils.
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The big cats may have
more muscle power
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Pound for pound,
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But hyenas have almost
twice the bite force of lions.
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Hyena clans have been known
to kill cornered lone lions.
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For now, the misfit
and his pride will wait,
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Night may give them
the upper hand.
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As darkness draws in...
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(grumbles)
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The hidden nocturnal world
reveals itself.
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(hyena calling)
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The cloak of night
gives the pride
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An advantage over their prey.
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Lions' vision has evolved
to make them masters
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In darkness.
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Their eyes contain
extra light sensitive rods,
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Enabling them to see
in low light levels
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Seven times better than humans.
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(hyena calls in distance)
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However, their night vision
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Is only marginally better
than impalas',
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But it's that narrow advantage
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That the nsefu pride
hopes to exploit.
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They wait for
the hyenas to leave,
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Then head inland,
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Tracking the impala herd
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As it returns to the plains
to graze.
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The impala lead them
further into enemy territory.
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Hunger is giving them no option.
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Given the chance, lions can eat
up to 18 pounds of meat a day.
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But catching speedy prey
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Like impala is hard for
inexperienced hunters
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Like the misfit and his brother.
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(animal screeches)
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Once they start the chase,
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The pride can only
keep up with the antelope
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For very short bursts,
so surprise is vital.
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The females spread out
in a pincer formation...
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But the misfit's
inexperience shows.
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(birds squawking)
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His mistimed run
scares a slumbering giraffe...
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And the panicked herd scatters.
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(birds squawking)
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The pride cannot afford
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To waste time
in dangerous territory.
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They try again.
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This time the misfit
and his brother are kept back.
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85% of hunts in prides
are carried out by females,
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And it's clear
these lionesses are experts.
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(roars)
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An impala buck.
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It's welcome food,
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But not nearly enough
to feed nine hungry lions.
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The blood-stained adults
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Quickly devour
the choicest parts...
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But with so little meat,
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It soon becomes a tug of war.
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The youngsters must
make do with scraps.
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Only five minutes after
being brought down,
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The 100-pound impala is gone.
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The pride needs more food.
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So the females head off again,
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Leaving the oblivious misfit
with his siblings.
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The stragglers are so busy
cleaning their blood soaked fur,
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They don't see
the females leave.
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It's only minutes before
the determined nsefu lionesses
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Set their sights on
another impala herd.
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(growling)
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They dispatch
the target quickly.
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(growls)
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However,
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After the excitement
of the hunt,
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They soon realize
that the youngsters of the pride
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Are nowhere to be seen.
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The misfit and his siblings
are alone,
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Deep in enemy territory.
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(lion roaring)
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6:00 a.M.
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The lucky survivors of the night
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Emerge from their hiding places.
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(birds calling)
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For the day shift,
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It's breakfast time.
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But not all have full bellies.
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The hyena river clan
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Is still looking
for an easy target.
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A baby giraffe
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Piques the interest
of a lone female.
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The adult giraffes protect
the vulnerable calf,
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Even from
unlikely threats like this.
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The hyena won't go up against
a fully grown giraffe.
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One well-placed kick
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From a 18-foot bull
could kill her.
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She moves on.
264
00:22:59,412 --> 00:23:01,087
The scent of a carcass
265
00:23:01,163 --> 00:23:04,256
Wafting along the beach
draws her further away
266
00:23:04,333 --> 00:23:06,333
From her clan.
267
00:23:06,344 --> 00:23:09,053
It's leading her
towards the misfit.
268
00:23:11,507 --> 00:23:12,756
(birds squawking)
269
00:23:12,767 --> 00:23:15,768
Still separated
from his mother and aunts,
270
00:23:15,845 --> 00:23:17,845
The misfit and other youngsters
271
00:23:17,855 --> 00:23:20,272
Have found their way
back to the river.
272
00:23:22,017 --> 00:23:23,684
The remains of a hippo
273
00:23:23,694 --> 00:23:26,070
Provide a desperately
needed meal.
274
00:23:28,199 --> 00:23:30,533
But their hunger
couldn't have put them
275
00:23:30,609 --> 00:23:35,946
In a more precarious situation.
276
00:23:35,957 --> 00:23:38,541
Not only is the female hyena
277
00:23:38,617 --> 00:23:40,709
Trying to muscle in
on the misfit's breakfast...
278
00:23:43,372 --> 00:23:46,465
...Dozens of crocodiles
are closing in.
279
00:23:49,712 --> 00:23:53,139
The teenagers will have to fight
to keep this food
280
00:23:53,215 --> 00:23:54,890
From other hungry mouths.
281
00:23:55,893 --> 00:23:56,976
(snarls)
282
00:24:03,234 --> 00:24:04,641
(hyena whining)
283
00:24:04,652 --> 00:24:06,393
The misfit's innate hatred
284
00:24:06,404 --> 00:24:08,487
For hyenas
spurs him into action.
285
00:24:11,233 --> 00:24:12,408
(hyena calling)
286
00:24:21,577 --> 00:24:22,910
But he should know better
287
00:24:22,920 --> 00:24:26,338
Than to let the hyena
distract him.
288
00:24:30,094 --> 00:24:33,137
The crocodiles
see an opportunity for a steal,
289
00:24:34,015 --> 00:24:35,389
And swamp the carcass.
290
00:24:43,608 --> 00:24:45,774
The misfit wants his meal back,
291
00:24:46,944 --> 00:24:49,487
But he's completely
out of his depth.
292
00:25:04,462 --> 00:25:06,712
A mile inland,
293
00:25:06,789 --> 00:25:10,049
The females are resting
from the heat of the day,
294
00:25:10,125 --> 00:25:12,718
Completely unaware
that their youngest cub
295
00:25:12,795 --> 00:25:16,222
Is in such danger.
296
00:25:16,298 --> 00:25:19,800
Still missing from the group
is the misfit's aunt
297
00:25:19,810 --> 00:25:22,728
Who set off alone shortly after
crossing the river.
298
00:25:24,732 --> 00:25:27,900
She's been following
the calls of mohawk,
299
00:25:27,977 --> 00:25:29,527
The fiercest of the punks.
300
00:25:31,063 --> 00:25:33,072
But she's not planning
on fighting him.
301
00:25:34,575 --> 00:25:35,908
She's going to hit him
302
00:25:35,985 --> 00:25:38,068
With something
much more powerful.
303
00:25:40,906 --> 00:25:42,414
Her feminine wiles.
304
00:25:47,997 --> 00:25:51,257
Mohawk's urge to mate is strong,
305
00:25:51,333 --> 00:25:53,000
And she's exploiting it
306
00:25:53,010 --> 00:25:54,802
To her full advantage.
307
00:26:01,686 --> 00:26:05,271
This grimace
isn't aggression from mohawk.
308
00:26:06,181 --> 00:26:08,941
It's a flehmen response.
309
00:26:09,018 --> 00:26:11,777
He's analyzing her pheromones
through a receptor
310
00:26:11,854 --> 00:26:14,697
In the roof of his mouth.
311
00:26:14,773 --> 00:26:16,615
And he likes what he smells.
312
00:26:18,369 --> 00:26:21,996
The flirtatious aunt
signals she's willing to mate.
313
00:26:24,625 --> 00:26:26,959
She's unlikely to have cubs,
314
00:26:27,036 --> 00:26:30,212
Females are five times
less likely to have offspring
315
00:26:30,289 --> 00:26:34,550
With males not known to them.
316
00:26:34,627 --> 00:26:37,636
More probably,
the aunt is using mating
317
00:26:37,713 --> 00:26:39,221
To distract the male
318
00:26:39,298 --> 00:26:42,132
And minimize aggression
while her pride
319
00:26:42,143 --> 00:26:44,393
Is busy hunting on his turf.
320
00:26:46,397 --> 00:26:50,691
Mohawk has fallen for it,
hook, line and sinker.
321
00:26:52,895 --> 00:26:56,488
Mating can happen
up to 50 times a day,
322
00:26:56,565 --> 00:26:58,148
So it'll be some time
323
00:26:58,159 --> 00:27:00,618
Before he continues his patrol.
324
00:27:06,167 --> 00:27:07,750
As the day moves on,
325
00:27:08,744 --> 00:27:10,294
The temperature soars.
326
00:27:12,748 --> 00:27:15,132
It's 115 degrees.
327
00:27:17,836 --> 00:27:19,345
At the river,
328
00:27:19,421 --> 00:27:21,013
The misfit and his brother
329
00:27:21,090 --> 00:27:24,475
Have managed to reclaim
the meager remains of the hippo.
330
00:27:28,356 --> 00:27:30,522
Despite the afternoon's heat,
331
00:27:30,599 --> 00:27:33,067
They take it in turns
to guard the carcass.
332
00:27:34,019 --> 00:27:35,861
It's too hot to eat,
333
00:27:35,938 --> 00:27:37,946
But they don't dare
leave the meal
334
00:27:38,023 --> 00:27:39,907
To be stolen again.
335
00:27:43,537 --> 00:27:46,330
The crocodiles retreat
to the respite of the water,
336
00:27:48,951 --> 00:27:51,210
They're playing the long game,
337
00:27:51,286 --> 00:27:53,462
Saving their energy
for the coming night.
338
00:28:11,056 --> 00:28:13,807
The soft flesh of the
hippo is perfect
339
00:28:13,818 --> 00:28:16,819
For the white-backed vultures,
340
00:28:16,895 --> 00:28:20,614
Their grooved tongues help them
quickly swallow flesh.
341
00:28:23,661 --> 00:28:25,828
They don't waste a morsel.
342
00:28:31,660 --> 00:28:34,378
But the misfit
isn't ready to share.
343
00:28:43,338 --> 00:28:46,390
The hyena is also
proving persistent,
344
00:28:47,852 --> 00:28:50,060
Despite the misfit's
best efforts.
345
00:28:54,516 --> 00:28:55,774
(squawking)
346
00:29:00,614 --> 00:29:02,030
More worryingly...
347
00:29:02,107 --> 00:29:03,356
(hyena calling)
348
00:29:03,367 --> 00:29:05,367
...She's calling for
the rest of her clan.
349
00:29:09,707 --> 00:29:11,540
The misfit and his brother
350
00:29:11,617 --> 00:29:13,542
Might think
they've won this battle.
351
00:29:15,287 --> 00:29:18,255
They have no idea what's coming.
352
00:29:22,127 --> 00:29:23,135
(growls)
353
00:29:29,310 --> 00:29:30,717
Downstream,
354
00:29:30,728 --> 00:29:34,054
The rest of the river clan
have found their own way
355
00:29:34,064 --> 00:29:35,731
To get relief from the heat.
356
00:29:43,148 --> 00:29:45,908
Mud-bathing helps
regulate their temperature.
357
00:29:50,072 --> 00:29:52,080
Where they don't have water,
358
00:29:52,157 --> 00:29:55,209
They make their own damp bed
to cool down on.
359
00:30:05,262 --> 00:30:07,679
(hyenas chittering)
360
00:30:09,508 --> 00:30:12,434
Spotted hyenas
have acute hearing,
361
00:30:12,511 --> 00:30:15,011
And can recognize
individual calls
362
00:30:15,022 --> 00:30:17,523
From more than
6 miles away.
363
00:30:19,360 --> 00:30:21,610
The cries are clear,
364
00:30:21,687 --> 00:30:23,612
There's a clan member
summoning them
365
00:30:23,689 --> 00:30:28,450
From somewhere upriver.
366
00:30:28,527 --> 00:30:30,953
The determined group
makes a bee-line,
367
00:30:31,029 --> 00:30:38,043
Straight towards the calls
and the oblivious misfit.
368
00:30:38,120 --> 00:30:42,455
Nine hyenas
versus four inexperienced lions
369
00:30:42,466 --> 00:30:45,175
Is going to be
a very unfair fight.
370
00:30:48,547 --> 00:30:49,880
But inland,
371
00:30:49,890 --> 00:30:52,641
The females of the nsefu pride
372
00:30:52,718 --> 00:30:54,935
Have also been roused
by the hyenas' calls
373
00:30:57,389 --> 00:30:59,890
They start
towards the commotion,
374
00:30:59,900 --> 00:31:01,859
Knowing it will
lead them to a kill.
375
00:31:04,572 --> 00:31:07,239
It's a race to get
to the misfit first.
376
00:31:09,577 --> 00:31:11,326
By the carcass,
377
00:31:11,403 --> 00:31:13,036
Tensions are rising.
378
00:31:14,907 --> 00:31:16,489
The hippos are not happy
379
00:31:16,500 --> 00:31:20,669
To have the youngsters
on the beach,
380
00:31:20,746 --> 00:31:24,506
And the misfit's inexperience
around danger is clear.
381
00:31:29,588 --> 00:31:32,347
The females up the pace,
382
00:31:32,424 --> 00:31:35,225
They're half a mile away
and closing.
383
00:31:37,104 --> 00:31:40,314
They must get to the youngsters
before the hyena clan.
384
00:31:48,616 --> 00:31:49,656
(hippo calls)
385
00:31:58,867 --> 00:32:00,417
(hippo calls)
386
00:32:03,205 --> 00:32:06,957
As the second night
in enemy territory closes in,
387
00:32:06,967 --> 00:32:10,052
The five females
make it to the beach first.
388
00:32:26,395 --> 00:32:28,979
It's a welcome relief
for the misfit
389
00:32:28,989 --> 00:32:30,906
And his embattled group.
390
00:32:33,318 --> 00:32:36,745
The downside is the youngsters
now must share
391
00:32:36,822 --> 00:32:38,080
The hippo remains.
392
00:32:40,250 --> 00:32:42,325
Lions are opportunistic,
393
00:32:42,336 --> 00:32:44,995
And can gorge
a quarter of their body weight
394
00:32:45,005 --> 00:32:47,673
In one sitting.
395
00:32:47,749 --> 00:32:50,634
But there's a hierarchy
at the dinner table.
396
00:32:54,014 --> 00:32:55,847
The misfit waits for an opening,
397
00:32:56,600 --> 00:32:57,924
As youngest
398
00:32:57,935 --> 00:32:59,893
He'll be last to eat.
399
00:33:06,935 --> 00:33:08,435
He's not the only one
400
00:33:08,445 --> 00:33:10,070
Who wants a share of the food.
401
00:33:27,039 --> 00:33:29,131
(growling)
402
00:33:29,207 --> 00:33:33,051
This time the crocodiles
are not backing down.
403
00:33:34,388 --> 00:33:36,179
(snarls)
404
00:33:37,808 --> 00:33:39,099
(growls)
405
00:33:41,136 --> 00:33:42,811
(roars)
406
00:33:43,805 --> 00:33:45,981
Their sheer weight of numbers
407
00:33:46,058 --> 00:33:47,858
Starts to overwhelm the pride.
408
00:33:53,741 --> 00:33:56,867
And things are about
to get a lot worse.
409
00:34:02,332 --> 00:34:04,082
(calling)
410
00:34:06,587 --> 00:34:07,919
(calling)
411
00:34:11,175 --> 00:34:14,250
The lone hyena's calls
have worked,
412
00:34:14,261 --> 00:34:15,969
Her clan members arrive.
413
00:34:16,922 --> 00:34:19,973
(hyenas chattering)
414
00:34:37,868 --> 00:34:39,785
It's now eight lions
415
00:34:39,861 --> 00:34:41,787
Versus nine hyenas
416
00:34:41,863 --> 00:34:44,873
And dozens of crocodiles.
417
00:34:49,121 --> 00:34:52,589
The adults decide this fight
isn't worth it,
418
00:34:53,542 --> 00:34:55,801
And retreat to safer ground.
419
00:34:58,130 --> 00:35:00,764
But the misfit isn't ready
to give up the meal,
420
00:35:03,301 --> 00:35:05,227
He needs this food.
421
00:35:07,815 --> 00:35:10,524
(growls)
422
00:35:18,075 --> 00:35:19,825
(whining)
423
00:35:19,901 --> 00:35:21,785
He tries to stand his ground,
424
00:35:29,244 --> 00:35:31,586
Then his mother
steps in to help.
425
00:35:33,665 --> 00:35:36,341
(growling)
426
00:35:36,418 --> 00:35:40,137
But even she can't stand up
to this many hyenas.
427
00:35:44,017 --> 00:35:46,518
(snarling)
428
00:35:48,438 --> 00:35:49,813
She makes a break for it.
429
00:36:03,537 --> 00:36:06,037
Now the misfit is alone.
430
00:36:09,784 --> 00:36:13,086
The entire river clan sets
its sights on the youngster.
431
00:36:31,806 --> 00:36:33,732
His mother steps back in.
432
00:36:37,896 --> 00:36:40,697
This time the hyenas back away.
433
00:36:45,904 --> 00:36:48,955
It's an incredibly lucky escape
for the misfit,
434
00:36:50,825 --> 00:36:52,959
And a valuable lesson,
435
00:36:53,912 --> 00:36:55,670
He's vulnerable alone.
436
00:36:57,666 --> 00:37:01,834
The hyenas turn their attention
to the crocs,
437
00:37:01,845 --> 00:37:07,423
Demonstrating exactly why they
shouldn't be underestimated.
438
00:37:07,434 --> 00:37:09,434
While half the fearless clan
439
00:37:09,511 --> 00:37:12,354
Distracts the crocodile
at the front,
440
00:37:12,430 --> 00:37:14,681
The others sneak in behind
441
00:37:14,691 --> 00:37:17,150
To steal the remains
of the carcass.
442
00:37:24,609 --> 00:37:28,119
Reunited,
the nsefu pride retreats,
443
00:37:29,114 --> 00:37:31,706
Battle worn and still hungry.
444
00:37:57,234 --> 00:37:59,309
Mohawk and the misfit's aunt
445
00:37:59,319 --> 00:38:04,364
Have been mating almost
non-stop for 18 hours now.
446
00:38:23,168 --> 00:38:25,427
(growls)
(roars)
447
00:38:25,503 --> 00:38:27,262
But she's had enough.
448
00:38:33,186 --> 00:38:35,603
She's done
her distraction job well,
449
00:38:37,774 --> 00:38:40,150
Mohawk has stayed away
from her pride.
450
00:38:42,354 --> 00:38:44,529
It's time for her
to rejoin them.
451
00:38:48,026 --> 00:38:50,610
She may have won this male over,
452
00:38:50,620 --> 00:38:52,287
But in this territory
453
00:38:52,364 --> 00:38:54,456
She's at risk from other lions.
454
00:39:01,039 --> 00:39:03,340
It's an unemotional farewell.
455
00:39:09,714 --> 00:39:11,806
(snorts)
456
00:39:15,637 --> 00:39:19,481
Down river, and still
in enemy territory,
457
00:39:19,557 --> 00:39:22,609
The nsefu pride
keeps close to each other.
458
00:39:28,158 --> 00:39:30,817
Last night's battle with
the crocs and hyenas
459
00:39:30,827 --> 00:39:35,538
Has left them bruised
and battered.
460
00:39:41,162 --> 00:39:44,506
The misfit's wounds from
the pursuing hyenas
461
00:39:44,582 --> 00:39:48,093
Show how close
he came to catastrophe.
462
00:39:50,597 --> 00:39:53,098
It's a painful lesson to learn
463
00:39:53,174 --> 00:39:55,425
For his upcoming independence.
464
00:39:55,435 --> 00:39:58,261
When you don't have
a pride around you,
465
00:39:58,271 --> 00:40:00,980
Sometimes retreat
is the best option.
466
00:40:03,443 --> 00:40:04,859
There's no time to dwell.
467
00:40:07,188 --> 00:40:09,072
They're still hungry.
468
00:40:10,951 --> 00:40:14,077
A large herd of buffalo
wanders past,
469
00:40:14,871 --> 00:40:16,746
Tantalizingly close.
470
00:40:19,367 --> 00:40:21,042
Their favorite prey.
471
00:40:24,381 --> 00:40:26,589
Weighing up to 1,800 pounds,
472
00:40:27,634 --> 00:40:30,510
Just one could feed
the whole pride.
473
00:40:34,299 --> 00:40:37,216
The buffalo herd is
hundreds-strong,
474
00:40:37,227 --> 00:40:40,186
Heading inland after
drinking at the river.
475
00:40:48,646 --> 00:40:50,989
They won't linger here long,
476
00:40:51,065 --> 00:40:54,242
So the lions can't waste
an opportunity to bag one.
477
00:40:58,832 --> 00:41:01,541
But this is going
to be a challenge.
478
00:41:03,411 --> 00:41:07,172
Taking a buffalo down
is as dangerous as it gets.
479
00:41:10,927 --> 00:41:14,345
Members of the herd
aggressively protect each other,
480
00:41:14,422 --> 00:41:16,639
And could easily kill a lion.
481
00:41:18,852 --> 00:41:21,010
If the horns don't get them,
482
00:41:21,021 --> 00:41:23,021
Then stamping or kicking might.
483
00:41:28,436 --> 00:41:30,353
For any hope of success,
484
00:41:30,363 --> 00:41:33,448
The pride needs
good, strong hunters.
485
00:41:45,286 --> 00:41:47,453
The timely return of the aunt
486
00:41:47,464 --> 00:41:51,424
Might tip the balance
in their favor.
487
00:41:52,043 --> 00:41:53,092
(growls)
488
00:42:12,647 --> 00:42:14,113
They start their stalk.
489
00:42:22,407 --> 00:42:24,123
(growls)
490
00:42:35,679 --> 00:42:38,004
(lions growling)
491
00:42:40,842 --> 00:42:43,268
Buffalo have
an excellent sense of smell,
492
00:42:44,345 --> 00:42:45,687
And their keen eyesight
493
00:42:45,763 --> 00:42:48,982
Means they can spot predators
over half a mile away,
494
00:42:51,102 --> 00:42:52,652
So ambush is vital.
495
00:43:01,529 --> 00:43:04,455
The pride avoids
the pathfinder buffalo,
496
00:43:04,532 --> 00:43:07,875
This big, strong male
leads the herd,
497
00:43:07,952 --> 00:43:08,960
Scanning for threats.
498
00:43:20,640 --> 00:43:23,299
They're looking for a dagga boy,
499
00:43:23,310 --> 00:43:27,103
An old and weak buffalo,
on the fringes of the herd.
500
00:43:33,728 --> 00:43:37,480
If they can panic the group
and split a weaker one off,
501
00:43:37,490 --> 00:43:39,949
They have a chance
of bringing it down.
502
00:43:47,417 --> 00:43:50,501
The pride fans out,
positioning themselves
503
00:43:50,578 --> 00:43:56,424
Within striking distance
of the stragglers.
504
00:43:56,501 --> 00:43:58,468
(grunts)
spotted!
505
00:44:00,180 --> 00:44:01,346
It's now or never.
506
00:44:13,693 --> 00:44:15,068
(grunting)
507
00:44:19,699 --> 00:44:21,866
Their tactics work.
508
00:44:21,943 --> 00:44:25,528
They separate a dagga boy
from the herd.
509
00:44:25,538 --> 00:44:28,956
And this time it's not a lioness
leading the charge,
510
00:44:30,543 --> 00:44:32,085
It's the misfit.
511
00:44:33,538 --> 00:44:34,545
(lion growls)
512
00:44:35,123 --> 00:44:36,756
(chirping)
513
00:44:41,462 --> 00:44:43,429
Finally, success.
514
00:44:53,733 --> 00:44:56,058
The one-ton dagga boy
515
00:44:56,069 --> 00:44:58,778
Will keep the pride
full for days.
516
00:45:05,319 --> 00:45:09,247
This time the misfit
doesn't have to wait in line.
517
00:45:10,583 --> 00:45:13,042
He's earned his place
at the table.
518
00:45:15,246 --> 00:45:19,340
After the lessons he's learned
in the last two days,
519
00:45:19,417 --> 00:45:22,510
The misfit's growing
into a tenacious lion.
520
00:45:26,850 --> 00:45:30,342
The nsefu pride has overcome
its adversaries
521
00:45:30,353 --> 00:45:32,937
And feasted like kings.
522
00:45:36,434 --> 00:45:41,437
Now, after 48 hours on
the west bank of the river,
523
00:45:41,448 --> 00:45:44,949
It's time get out
of enemy territory.
524
00:45:53,209 --> 00:45:55,084
(grunts)
525
00:46:01,134 --> 00:46:03,709
It's a newly confident misfit
526
00:46:03,720 --> 00:46:06,763
Who makes his way back
across the dangerous river.
527
00:46:08,141 --> 00:46:10,057
Head held high.
528
00:46:28,402 --> 00:46:30,236
He's faced
some of the most
529
00:46:30,246 --> 00:46:34,248
Difficult challenges
of his life.
530
00:46:37,086 --> 00:46:38,795
It's been the making of him.
531
00:46:54,178 --> 00:46:56,178
In a few months' time,
532
00:46:56,189 --> 00:46:57,939
Along with his brother,
533
00:46:58,015 --> 00:47:01,684
He'll be ready to leave
the protection of his family
534
00:47:01,694 --> 00:47:05,279
And find his own way
in this vast wilderness.
535
00:47:10,286 --> 00:47:12,203
But, for now,
536
00:47:12,280 --> 00:47:14,997
He's enjoying being
a part of the family.
537
00:47:23,374 --> 00:47:26,592
Not so much a misfit anymore.
538
00:47:31,140 --> 00:47:35,101
(closing theme playing)
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