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Narrator:
This is chipadzua.
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A grown-up leopardess
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Still reliant on her mother.
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But life for this
pampered princess
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Is about to get
a whole lot harder.
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Tired of her daughter's
freeloading,
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Her mother has had enough.
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Alone, with no one
to guide her,
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Chipadzua must grow up fast.
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(growls)
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Hunger drives her to danger.
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(hyena grunts)
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But not all who roam here
are the enemy.
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Chip is on the perilous path
to adulthood.
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But has she got
what it takes to survive?
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(♪♪♪)
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It's early morning.
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And the bush is already
wide awake,
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It's breakfast-time.
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But not everyone
is being so industrious.
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Leopardess chipadzua is having
a lazy start to her day.
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The three-year-old adult
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Should be on the hunt
for her own meal.
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But the pampered princess
doesn't need to.
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She'll just steal food
from her hard-working mother.
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Malaika,
her seven-year-old mom,
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Has been busy.
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During the night she dragged
an impala up here,
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Away from thieves.
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Like all leopards,
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Malaika can haul prey
twice her own body weight
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High into trees.
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She's held this territory
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Since becoming
an independent adult,
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At the age of two.
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Malaika's done well.
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She's a masterful hunter,
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And successfully raised
chipadzua to maturity.
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But that's where she's hit
a stumbling block.
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Her adult daughter should be
living a solitary life
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In her own territory,
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Only mixing with other leopards
to mate or raise young.
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But this lazy leopard
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Is still hanging around
her mother.
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Chipadzua and malaika
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Share five square miles
of territory
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In zambia's luangwa valley
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With some of africa's
least friendly neighbors.
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Lions,
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Hyenas,
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Wild dogs,
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All compete for the same food
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And show little tolerance
for their rivals.
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Lying low is the key
to a leopard's survival.
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At three years old,
chip should have established
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Her own neighboring territory
by now.
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Malaika has been trying
to prepare her daughter
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For that solitary life,
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Teaching chip to hunt
since she was a cub.
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The now grown-up daughter
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Should have been
catching food by herself
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For at least the last year.
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But she still
hasn't made any kills.
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Chipadzua
would rather scavenge
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From her reluctant mother.
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As usual, this morning,
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Chip is trying to freeload
malaika's breakfast.
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Mothers don't share kills
with grown-up offspring.
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But chip is demanding
a seat at the table.
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(growls)
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Her noisy presence
is attracting attention,
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The last thing malaika wants.
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The baboon's alarm call
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Could entice other predators
to the area,
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Putting both leopards at risk.
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(baboons barking)
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The mother grudgingly
retreats to quiet chip
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And the baboons down.
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Leaving the spoils
to her greedy daughter.
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Malaika watches
as her breakfast disappears.
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Her annoyance is clear.
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Chip has pushed
too far this time.
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She's about to learn
a very hard lesson.
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It's late in the day.
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Full-bellied chip
is heading to drink
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And to find her mother.
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But malaika
isn't at the river.
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Chip waits.
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Her mother usually drinks
in this spot.
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The hours tick by.
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Eventually, it becomes clear
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That her mother
is not coming back.
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Sick of her
daughter's stealing,
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Malaika has migrated
to a patch
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Two miles north.
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It's incredibly unusual
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For a mother to leave
her established territory.
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Usually they would share
overlapping ranges
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While living
independent lives,
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But malaika has opted
for complete separation.
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Chip is alone
for the first time,
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In this vast wilderness.
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The princess faces
a huge learning curve.
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If she's to survive,
she must learn to hunt,
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And to navigate
potential danger.
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(hippos grunting)
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It's time to grow up.
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Night time brings danger
for most species
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Because carnivores
are on the prowl.
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However, chip is not
among them.
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She's snoozing
in an ebony tree.
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But she isn't alone.
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(roars softly)
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Mohawk,
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The fiercest lion
in this territory,
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Rests just 300 yards
from her.
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He's more than three times
the weight of the leopard.
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Nothing else here outranks him
for muscle power.
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Chip's safe in the tree,
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But the inexperienced leopard
decides to move.
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This is the center
of mohawk's patch.
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He would kill a leopard
who gets in his way.
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(♪♪♪)
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Chip mistakenly starts
to head in his direction.
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(mohawk roars)
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His call stops her
in her tracks.
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She quickly changes course.
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(♪♪♪)
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The lion picks up a scent,
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But it's not from chip.
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He heads away from her.
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The leopard
has dodged a bullet.
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But she's about to walk
into danger
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Of a different kind.
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Hyenas...
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(squealing)
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With the remains
of an impala kill.
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Chip is completely outgunned.
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Hyenas have the strongest jaws
of any mammal in africa.
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Perfect for crushing
the bones of prey,
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Or biting leopards
that get too close.
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She should avoid them.
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But a combination
of hunger and naivety
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Has made her reckless.
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Leopards rarely scavenge,
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But scrounging
off her mother's kills
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Has become
second nature to her.
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The hyenas don't yet realize
they have a hungry audience.
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Their eyesight
isn't as good as hers.
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She creeps closer.
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They still don't see her.
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But one of them
hears something.
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Chip freezes.
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(♪♪♪)
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But her brazen approach
finally gives her away.
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(hyena squealing)
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(hissing)
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Most leopards wouldn't go
anywhere near
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This kind of danger,
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(growling)
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But chip
foolishly tries again.
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(roaring)
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(hyena barks)
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She won't back off.
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She grabs a piece
of entrails,
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(hyena screaming)
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But they won't let her have
even this tiny morsel.
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The exasperated hyenas
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Might think
they've gotten rid of her.
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They gamble on a rest.
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But the tenacious leopard
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Doesn't know
when it's time to quit.
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(chip growls)
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(♪♪♪)
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(hyenas laughing)
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They've had enough of her.
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And call in reinforcements.
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(howling)
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It's now three angry hyenas
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Against one reckless leopard.
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Despite the clear danger,
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Chip creeps close again.
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(roars softly)
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(hyenas squeal and bark)
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(♪♪♪)
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She finally gets the message
and retreats.
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She's lucky to emerge
from this encounter
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Without serious injury.
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Morning.
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Chip has managed
to stay out of trouble
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For the rest of the night.
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Scratches around her face,
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The only sign of how close
she came to disaster.
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She's used to getting
free handouts,
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But if chip doesn't change
her spots,
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She may not last the week.
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Leopards must remain elusive,
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And independent,
if they're to thrive.
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Like this older male, luambe.
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His larger range encompasses
chip's smaller territory,
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And the veteran 15-year-old
has survived to old age
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By being completely
self-sufficient.
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He's bagged an impala.
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But down on the ground,
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He won't get
to keep it for long.
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This grove is a favorite haunt
for lions and hyenas.
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Luambe must get the carcass
to a safer position.
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He easily drags
the 130-pound antelope
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Up into a fork of the tree.
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A much more secluded spot
in which to eat.
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Chip wanders into the grove,
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Lured by the scent
of the carcass.
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Luambe will tolerate
the presence of a female
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In his much larger territory,
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But sharing
does not extend to food.
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He will aggressively
defend his dinner.
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But chip can't resist
the opportunity.
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His open hostility stops her.
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But perhaps she can get
a free handout
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If she waits a while.
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It's worked with her mother.
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Maybe it'll work
with this strange, old male.
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Once again, her presence
is drawing unwelcome attention.
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(barks)
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Soon there's a cacophony
of alarm calls.
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The last thing luambe wants
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Is other scavenging predators
to be alerted.
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(clamoring)
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Vervet monkeys
join the chorus.
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As do squirrels.
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They're ganging up
to drive the leopards away.
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Chip tries to lie low.
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A nearby hyena
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Comes to investigate
the commotion.
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The leopard's
solitary existence
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Requires he avoids any risk.
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The baboons are an annoyance,
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(snarls)
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But their noisy chorus
is drawing a much bigger problem
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Into the grove.
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As he disappears
into the bush,
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It soon becomes clear
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Why luambe was so quick
to abandon his kill.
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Mohawk,
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And the whole of his pride,
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Patrolling on the edge
of the grove.
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Chip makes a run for it.
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Luckily for her,
they don't give chase.
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A close call for the leopards.
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Without her mother,
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Chip's attempts to scavenge
are so far proving fruitless.
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The princess needs
to find a better way
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To bag her dinner.
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She will wait for darkness.
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Chip patrols
her mother's old territory,
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Beginning to assert
her claim on the real estate.
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It's been 48 hours
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Since she was abandoned
by malaika.
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She's hungry.
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But she's not looking
for scraps this time.
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She's learned her lesson.
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She plans to hunt.
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She must pick
her prey wisely.
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00:22:53,998 --> 00:22:58,084
A porcupine, with its baby,
a porcupette.
265
00:23:03,674 --> 00:23:07,426
The diminutive mother
rattles her razor sharp quills
266
00:23:07,637 --> 00:23:09,095
To warn chip away.
267
00:23:12,642 --> 00:23:14,433
It's not worth the gamble.
268
00:23:20,266 --> 00:23:23,734
But puku, resting
in an open area?
269
00:23:24,186 --> 00:23:25,236
Perfect.
270
00:23:27,857 --> 00:23:29,949
Chip has watched
her mother hunt.
271
00:23:31,444 --> 00:23:34,620
But she's never put
her own skills into practice.
272
00:23:37,783 --> 00:23:41,210
Leopards are the masters
of ambush hunting,
273
00:23:41,287 --> 00:23:43,462
And rarely attempt a pursuit
274
00:23:43,631 --> 00:23:45,631
From more than 15 feet away.
275
00:23:47,960 --> 00:23:50,219
They can't keep up in a chase.
276
00:23:52,798 --> 00:23:56,183
Chip must sneak up
without being spotted.
277
00:23:59,564 --> 00:24:03,023
The pukus' night vision
isn't as good as hers.
278
00:24:03,985 --> 00:24:05,651
They can't see her.
279
00:24:09,064 --> 00:24:12,149
If she waits for them
to fall sleep,
280
00:24:12,160 --> 00:24:13,576
She has a chance.
281
00:24:21,076 --> 00:24:23,502
But waiting is boring.
282
00:24:29,084 --> 00:24:32,011
And patience isn't her forte.
283
00:24:34,256 --> 00:24:37,766
While she's waiting for sleep
to descend on the herd,
284
00:24:39,687 --> 00:24:42,771
She succumbs to its charms.
285
00:24:49,697 --> 00:24:53,115
Chip has utterly failed
in her task.
286
00:24:56,862 --> 00:24:59,830
It doesn't bode well
for her future.
287
00:25:17,850 --> 00:25:18,891
Morning
288
00:25:18,968 --> 00:25:21,977
And chipadzua
is on the move again.
289
00:25:25,900 --> 00:25:27,191
Well rested,
290
00:25:28,811 --> 00:25:30,361
But even hungrier.
291
00:25:32,406 --> 00:25:33,948
She must hunt.
292
00:25:37,828 --> 00:25:40,579
She patrols what was
her mother's territory.
293
00:25:44,418 --> 00:25:46,752
Scent marking to indicate
294
00:25:46,829 --> 00:25:49,129
That this is now her patch.
295
00:25:51,592 --> 00:25:53,592
Hungry though she is,
296
00:25:53,803 --> 00:25:56,178
She won't try to chase
these puku.
297
00:25:57,932 --> 00:26:01,350
Out in the open,
and in broad daylight,
298
00:26:01,427 --> 00:26:02,977
There's little point.
299
00:26:04,763 --> 00:26:07,898
What's needed
is the element of surprise.
300
00:26:15,825 --> 00:26:18,075
She heads for the cover
of a gully,
301
00:26:20,863 --> 00:26:23,080
Close to a grazing spot.
302
00:26:26,794 --> 00:26:30,004
She must avoid being seen
for as long as possible.
303
00:26:34,051 --> 00:26:35,050
(♪♪♪)
304
00:26:51,902 --> 00:26:54,445
But the nervous herd
detects movement.
305
00:26:58,075 --> 00:26:59,199
(♪♪♪)
306
00:27:03,572 --> 00:27:04,663
Spotted!
307
00:27:11,881 --> 00:27:14,748
It's now 95 degrees,
308
00:27:14,842 --> 00:27:16,508
But she must push on.
309
00:27:18,179 --> 00:27:19,720
She needs food.
310
00:27:22,892 --> 00:27:26,018
Further ahead, antelope
are grazing in the bushes.
311
00:27:35,854 --> 00:27:37,279
(♪♪♪)
312
00:27:44,538 --> 00:27:46,955
She's doing everything right.
313
00:27:52,538 --> 00:27:53,671
(♪♪♪)
314
00:27:58,627 --> 00:28:01,136
Perhaps the tree-line
will give her cover.
315
00:28:08,145 --> 00:28:09,228
(♪♪♪)
316
00:28:15,486 --> 00:28:17,152
Chip keeps low,
317
00:28:18,656 --> 00:28:20,030
Hiding in a dip.
318
00:28:25,154 --> 00:28:26,236
(♪♪♪)
319
00:28:26,247 --> 00:28:29,331
But yet again her patience
wears thin.
320
00:28:30,501 --> 00:28:32,710
She can't resist a peek.
321
00:28:36,924 --> 00:28:38,257
A rookie error.
322
00:28:44,098 --> 00:28:45,139
(♪♪♪)
323
00:28:50,896 --> 00:28:51,729
(♪♪♪)
324
00:28:53,098 --> 00:28:54,565
Spotted again.
325
00:28:59,021 --> 00:29:01,938
As all hope seems lost,
326
00:29:01,949 --> 00:29:04,408
She stumbles onto a lifeline.
327
00:29:06,954 --> 00:29:10,581
An abandoned kill,
at the mercy of scavengers.
328
00:29:14,036 --> 00:29:15,452
Chip doesn't hesitate.
329
00:29:15,463 --> 00:29:16,503
(vultures squawk)
330
00:29:28,300 --> 00:29:31,518
It's scraps, but she'll take
what she can.
331
00:29:35,024 --> 00:29:38,734
Her learning curve,
to stand on her own four paws,
332
00:29:38,811 --> 00:29:40,986
Isn't getting much easier.
333
00:29:48,487 --> 00:29:52,164
Male leopards
can have an even tougher time.
334
00:29:53,417 --> 00:29:55,075
Like all leopards,
335
00:29:55,085 --> 00:29:59,838
At adulthood, they must migrate
to a new territory.
336
00:30:00,007 --> 00:30:03,258
But unlike females,
who'll tolerate sharing ranges,
337
00:30:04,002 --> 00:30:05,886
Males will not.
338
00:30:07,431 --> 00:30:08,680
They'll fight each other
339
00:30:08,757 --> 00:30:11,099
To become the sole
dominant male.
340
00:30:13,846 --> 00:30:16,855
The victor has access to prey,
341
00:30:17,024 --> 00:30:18,232
And to females.
342
00:30:18,767 --> 00:30:19,900
(fly buzzing)
343
00:30:21,353 --> 00:30:24,604
Yesterday,
three-year-old kaingo
344
00:30:24,615 --> 00:30:28,492
Confidently won this territory
from older male luambe.
345
00:30:32,447 --> 00:30:36,041
And now he's sharing
the area with chip.
346
00:30:39,705 --> 00:30:43,215
Kaingo sets off to patrol
his new kingdom.
347
00:30:44,626 --> 00:30:48,929
Scenting as he goes
to attract potential mates.
348
00:30:51,725 --> 00:30:54,301
He's an accomplished hunter,
349
00:30:54,311 --> 00:30:57,387
And has carefully stashed away
today's breakfast
350
00:30:57,398 --> 00:30:58,647
During the night.
351
00:30:59,733 --> 00:31:00,983
Warthog.
352
00:31:13,488 --> 00:31:17,082
But kaingo hasn't got
the lay of the land yet.
353
00:31:18,752 --> 00:31:22,588
He's hidden his kill
less than 100 yards
354
00:31:22,664 --> 00:31:24,715
From enemy hq.
355
00:31:26,251 --> 00:31:28,677
A wild dog den.
356
00:31:35,519 --> 00:31:37,769
The dogs and their puppies,
357
00:31:37,846 --> 00:31:40,439
Have caught the scent
from the carcass.
358
00:31:48,857 --> 00:31:51,691
Wild dogs
don't usually scavenge,
359
00:31:51,702 --> 00:31:54,411
But this snack
is on their doorstep.
360
00:31:56,448 --> 00:31:59,449
And the opportunity
to taunt kaingo
361
00:31:59,460 --> 00:32:01,710
Is too much to resist.
362
00:32:01,787 --> 00:32:02,961
(wild dog squeals)
363
00:32:07,042 --> 00:32:08,050
(growls)
364
00:32:09,219 --> 00:32:11,970
These dogs
are the endurance athletes
365
00:32:12,181 --> 00:32:13,805
Of the carnivore family.
366
00:32:13,882 --> 00:32:17,643
They can easily roam
hundreds of miles
367
00:32:17,719 --> 00:32:19,436
In their search for food.
368
00:32:21,306 --> 00:32:24,983
Unfortunately for kaingo,
they're re-directing
369
00:32:25,152 --> 00:32:27,653
That boundless energy
towards him.
370
00:32:29,907 --> 00:32:33,233
The leopard can't hide
his irritation.
371
00:32:33,285 --> 00:32:36,495
But he doesn't dare retaliate.
372
00:32:36,571 --> 00:32:40,657
Not only are the dogs better
long-distance runners,
373
00:32:40,668 --> 00:32:42,709
They're faster sprinters too.
374
00:32:46,415 --> 00:32:48,498
He can't outrun them.
375
00:32:48,509 --> 00:32:50,300
Safer to stay put.
376
00:32:53,180 --> 00:32:56,014
The pack change tactics.
377
00:32:56,183 --> 00:32:58,725
Perhaps they can dislodge
the leopard.
378
00:33:02,189 --> 00:33:05,023
Kaingo must wait it out,
379
00:33:05,192 --> 00:33:08,986
And be thankful
the dogs can't climb trees.
380
00:33:17,371 --> 00:33:21,373
The pack finally gets bored,
381
00:33:21,450 --> 00:33:24,668
And heads off to find
an easier target.
382
00:33:27,456 --> 00:33:30,007
Kaingo takes his chance
to leave,
383
00:33:31,301 --> 00:33:33,677
Before his tormentors return.
384
00:33:34,888 --> 00:33:37,806
The warthog isn't worth
the attention.
385
00:33:38,642 --> 00:33:39,891
And the male leopard
386
00:33:39,968 --> 00:33:42,853
Has a much more
important mission.
387
00:33:44,565 --> 00:33:47,399
He's on the lookout
for a mate.
388
00:33:48,277 --> 00:33:49,726
He doesn't know it,
389
00:33:49,737 --> 00:33:52,738
But he's just
half a mile from chip.
390
00:33:53,907 --> 00:33:55,115
(♪♪♪)
391
00:33:59,496 --> 00:34:03,248
It's been almost a week
since chip's mother left.
392
00:34:09,247 --> 00:34:11,331
Over the last few days,
393
00:34:11,341 --> 00:34:14,801
She's scavenged abandoned scraps
where she can.
394
00:34:23,604 --> 00:34:27,105
She's been spending
more time up in trees,
395
00:34:27,941 --> 00:34:29,566
Where she's safe,
396
00:34:33,188 --> 00:34:36,364
And where she can try
to ambush antelope.
397
00:34:41,371 --> 00:34:44,122
Chip's finally taking
fewer risks
398
00:34:44,374 --> 00:34:47,334
By not provoking
rival predators in the valley.
399
00:34:49,338 --> 00:34:53,465
But she still hasn't caught
any prey herself.
400
00:34:55,385 --> 00:34:56,626
This morning
401
00:34:56,637 --> 00:34:59,471
She's patrolling her favorite
acacia grove.
402
00:35:03,885 --> 00:35:07,646
But today there's something
different about it.
403
00:35:11,318 --> 00:35:13,235
She discovers a new scent,
404
00:35:15,239 --> 00:35:18,240
And it's driving her
to distraction.
405
00:35:23,330 --> 00:35:25,747
It's the scent
of a male leopard.
406
00:35:31,663 --> 00:35:32,671
Kaingo.
407
00:35:37,586 --> 00:35:40,929
And chip likes what she smells.
408
00:35:47,396 --> 00:35:49,437
For the first time
in her life,
409
00:35:49,514 --> 00:35:52,607
She's in estrus
and ready to mate.
410
00:35:59,858 --> 00:36:01,867
Kaingo shows himself.
411
00:36:05,614 --> 00:36:09,374
Life is suddenly looking
a lot less solitary.
412
00:36:11,879 --> 00:36:14,796
Kaingo may be hanging around,
413
00:36:14,873 --> 00:36:18,466
But he's also inexperienced
in the ways of mating,
414
00:36:18,543 --> 00:36:22,220
And is unsure
of this forward female.
415
00:36:24,641 --> 00:36:28,768
He heads away,
with chip on his tail.
416
00:36:30,814 --> 00:36:33,899
Her urge to mate
is all consuming.
417
00:36:38,739 --> 00:36:42,649
Usually it's males
who do the pursuing,
418
00:36:42,659 --> 00:36:47,579
But chip is characteristically
doing things her way.
419
00:36:52,744 --> 00:36:54,711
She tries flirtation.
420
00:36:56,673 --> 00:36:58,965
Rubbing her scent
to attract him.
421
00:37:07,935 --> 00:37:09,434
It's not working.
422
00:37:09,511 --> 00:37:10,769
(roaring)
423
00:37:13,440 --> 00:37:16,233
Chip is not one
to give up easily.
424
00:37:18,487 --> 00:37:23,740
But her amorous pursuit is about
to be rudely interrupted.
425
00:37:24,859 --> 00:37:25,951
(♪♪♪)
426
00:37:27,454 --> 00:37:30,372
Mohawk. Again.
427
00:37:30,499 --> 00:37:33,333
He's patrolling
with a pride female,
428
00:37:36,630 --> 00:37:40,257
And they're heading straight
towards the leopards.
429
00:37:45,430 --> 00:37:46,888
They spot kaingo.
430
00:37:52,887 --> 00:37:54,479
He sprints to a tree.
431
00:38:00,645 --> 00:38:04,281
Chip, unseen,
has the chance to flee.
432
00:38:05,450 --> 00:38:07,575
But her urge
to mate with kaingo
433
00:38:07,652 --> 00:38:08,735
Keeps her rooted
434
00:38:08,745 --> 00:38:10,870
To a hiding place
in the distance.
435
00:38:15,752 --> 00:38:18,545
Mohawk and his mate settle in.
436
00:38:20,507 --> 00:38:22,465
Kaingo is trapped.
437
00:38:23,552 --> 00:38:24,801
(♪♪♪)
438
00:38:37,691 --> 00:38:40,108
He won't dare to venture down.
439
00:38:40,185 --> 00:38:45,196
At 400 pounds
mohawk could easily kill him.
440
00:38:48,535 --> 00:38:51,194
The lions still
haven't seen chip
441
00:38:51,204 --> 00:38:54,372
But, rather than take
the opportunity to escape,
442
00:38:54,541 --> 00:38:56,374
The tenacious leopardess
443
00:38:56,585 --> 00:38:59,919
Waits for the lions
to tire of this game.
444
00:39:08,889 --> 00:39:11,056
After two hours,
445
00:39:11,132 --> 00:39:15,560
Mohawk and the lioness
finally move off,
446
00:39:15,637 --> 00:39:18,054
Their point made.
447
00:39:18,065 --> 00:39:21,107
They are the rulers
of this patch.
448
00:39:29,317 --> 00:39:33,703
Frustrated chip can finally
continue her flirtation.
449
00:39:45,166 --> 00:39:47,050
As the light fades,
450
00:39:48,837 --> 00:39:51,012
The couple reunites.
451
00:39:53,517 --> 00:39:57,227
Chip is keen to move
this liaison forward.
452
00:40:02,767 --> 00:40:07,186
But this is kaingo's
first attempt at mating too,
453
00:40:07,239 --> 00:40:09,656
And he's yet
to be won over by her.
454
00:40:16,114 --> 00:40:18,248
She tries to be direct,
455
00:40:22,671 --> 00:40:26,038
And brazenly sits on his head.
456
00:40:26,049 --> 00:40:27,549
(growling)
457
00:40:31,296 --> 00:40:33,138
A clumsy move,
458
00:40:33,974 --> 00:40:35,056
(roars)
459
00:40:41,222 --> 00:40:42,889
But her innate instincts
460
00:40:42,941 --> 00:40:45,442
To present herself
to him are right.
461
00:40:54,744 --> 00:40:58,663
Perhaps darkness
will relax nervous kaingo.
462
00:41:16,341 --> 00:41:19,601
As they step out
under the full moon,
463
00:41:19,677 --> 00:41:22,979
The young leopards
finally seem to be in sync.
464
00:41:31,615 --> 00:41:35,325
Even nearby prey
doesn't distract them.
465
00:41:47,130 --> 00:41:49,964
This time
kaingo doesn't flinch.
466
00:41:57,390 --> 00:42:00,892
Chip is giving off
intoxicating pheromones
467
00:42:00,969 --> 00:42:04,521
That tell him
she's ready for mating.
468
00:42:16,317 --> 00:42:18,660
When she presents
herself again,
469
00:42:22,249 --> 00:42:25,708
It seems
he's finally ready too.
470
00:42:33,501 --> 00:42:34,551
(growls)
471
00:42:36,805 --> 00:42:38,263
(roars)
472
00:42:38,339 --> 00:42:41,933
Her reaction as he withdraws
each time is understandable.
473
00:42:44,437 --> 00:42:45,678
(hissing)
474
00:42:45,689 --> 00:42:48,097
His penis is covered in barbs,
475
00:42:48,108 --> 00:42:51,150
Thought to help
induce ovulation.
476
00:42:53,446 --> 00:42:55,697
But it doesn't drive her away.
477
00:42:59,369 --> 00:43:00,860
On the contrary,
478
00:43:00,870 --> 00:43:04,205
They'll mate roughly
every 15 minutes
479
00:43:04,282 --> 00:43:05,832
For many hours.
480
00:43:06,534 --> 00:43:07,875
(hissing)
481
00:43:07,952 --> 00:43:10,628
This stimulates
the release of her eggs
482
00:43:10,797 --> 00:43:13,298
And gives the best chance
of conceiving.
483
00:43:16,761 --> 00:43:19,462
Even with
this impressive effort,
484
00:43:19,472 --> 00:43:21,806
The odds of her
becoming pregnant
485
00:43:21,883 --> 00:43:24,309
Are less than 50%.
486
00:43:27,055 --> 00:43:30,648
But perhaps
that's just as well.
487
00:43:30,817 --> 00:43:33,401
Kaingo would have
no parental role,
488
00:43:33,478 --> 00:43:35,486
And chip will have
little chance
489
00:43:35,563 --> 00:43:37,655
Of successfully raising cubs
490
00:43:37,732 --> 00:43:41,242
If she can't master
the art of the hunt.
491
00:43:46,416 --> 00:43:50,752
Leopard mating can go on
for three days
492
00:43:53,581 --> 00:43:58,092
But by morning, the pair
have gone their separate ways.
493
00:44:02,515 --> 00:44:06,934
This first sexual encounter
may have been brief,
494
00:44:07,011 --> 00:44:09,520
But it is
an important milestone
495
00:44:09,597 --> 00:44:12,732
On chipadzua's
eventual path to motherhood.
496
00:44:15,111 --> 00:44:17,695
As she surveys her turf,
497
00:44:17,822 --> 00:44:20,740
She seems to have
a new confidence.
498
00:44:22,952 --> 00:44:26,454
However, there is one thing
she must achieve
499
00:44:26,531 --> 00:44:28,665
Before she's fully independent.
500
00:44:30,794 --> 00:44:32,669
It's time to hunt.
501
00:44:37,300 --> 00:44:41,469
This morning chip isn't
wasting energy in open areas
502
00:44:41,546 --> 00:44:44,013
With little chance of success.
503
00:44:47,301 --> 00:44:49,310
She heads to a sausage tree.
504
00:44:50,647 --> 00:44:53,314
An ambush spot
her mother preferred,
505
00:44:55,393 --> 00:44:58,811
And a favorite location
for grazing antelope
506
00:44:58,822 --> 00:45:01,447
Drawn to its sweet flowers.
507
00:45:17,331 --> 00:45:19,757
Now, she waits to pounce.
508
00:45:26,933 --> 00:45:27,932
(♪♪♪)
509
00:45:36,517 --> 00:45:38,568
Timing is everything.
510
00:45:47,954 --> 00:45:49,036
(♪♪♪)
511
00:45:58,131 --> 00:46:00,381
She's finally done it.
512
00:46:07,632 --> 00:46:10,224
Bringing down a puku
weighing more than her
513
00:46:10,301 --> 00:46:12,101
Is a huge achievement.
514
00:46:19,944 --> 00:46:23,571
She finds a safe spot
to enjoy her spoils.
515
00:46:26,984 --> 00:46:31,913
The once pampered princess
has become a warrior.
516
00:46:34,742 --> 00:46:36,000
(♪♪♪)
517
00:46:43,084 --> 00:46:45,843
Chip has risen
to the challenge
518
00:46:46,012 --> 00:46:47,970
Of her sudden independence.
519
00:46:50,174 --> 00:46:52,424
She's learned
how to keep herself
520
00:46:52,435 --> 00:46:53,935
Safe from danger.
521
00:46:54,011 --> 00:46:55,228
(hyena squealing)
522
00:46:56,689 --> 00:47:00,349
And she's finally mastered
ambush hunting,
523
00:47:00,360 --> 00:47:03,903
So vital
to her future survival alone.
524
00:47:06,524 --> 00:47:09,191
Though her recent
dalliance with kaingo
525
00:47:09,202 --> 00:47:11,694
Means she might
soon be joined
526
00:47:11,704 --> 00:47:14,539
By a family of her own.
527
00:47:14,615 --> 00:47:16,040
(♪♪♪)
528
00:47:21,965 --> 00:47:25,550
Chipadzua has finally grown up.
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