Original subtitles

[various animal sounds]

[elephant trumpeting]

[narrator] Many tales have been told of Africa.

But this is our story,

-[elephant trumpeting] -a drama set in the heart of our world.

Experienced as we live and breathe it.

-[thunder rumbling] -Our land faced devastation.

[traditional music playing]

All our lives were at risk.

Each of us faced tragedy.

Now, we're fighting for those who survive.

This is the next chapter in our story

in a place they call Serengeti.

♪ Serengeti ♪

♪ Serengeti ♪

[elephant trumpeting]

It's an inescapable truth that all we love must one day be lost.

The great elephant herds have gathered to mourn the death of Nalla's sister.

But her sister's baby Kadogo is missing.

If he survived, Nalla will find him.

The wind carries clues for those who can read them.

[trumpets]

[trumpets]

[trumpets]

Little Kadogo stayed with his mother, even to the end.

Nalla comforts him as best she can.

As will her family.

[trumpeting]

Nalla couldn't save her sister, but she will save Kadogo

and raise him as her own.

For now, relief brings rest.

He will sleep easy secure in his family's comforting embrace.

[caws]

Our land once lost to the floods is showing signs of renewal.

The jackals Shavu and Shaba

are among the new arrivals.

For them, what was a tragedy is now an opportunity.

Here, survival means no life ever goes to waste.

But they have competition...

and vultures aren't shy of confrontation.

[squawks]

Neither are jackals.

There's more than enough to go around.

But that's not the point.

[caws]

Quarrelling is a jackal's favorite pastime.

[squawks]

When you're preoccupied,

it's easy to forget what you came for.

And here, it's wise to eat quickly.

Hyenas, too, will never miss a feast.

On her own, she's little threat.

But she's no longer on her own.

[hyenas chittering]

The floods brought Zalika's clan back together.

Together, they're a formidable enemy.

-[all chittering] -[squeals]

[barks]

When the battle can't be won.

There's no shame in retreat.

Anyway, they have more than themselves to worry about.

Shavu and Shaba are new parents

with all that entails.

[squeaks]

[sniffs]

Like all parents before, they must somehow turn

the innocent into the independent.

For now, Shavu devotes herself to their care.

While Shaba stands guard.

It's a partnership that will last a lifetime.

The bond between the land and the living moves ever onwards.

After the deluge, rebirth brings renewal.

And with it, hope.

[monkeys chattering]

But hope can seed ambition.

Bakari is at the center of a growing feud.

Cheka, his favorite female has been very affectionate lately.

Ever since Bakari enjoyed the attentions of her rival.

Bibi is no ordinary rival.

She was once the lead female...

and was deposed by Cheka

when Bakari took over the troop.

[squeaks]

Cheka mustn't overreact.

But she can give a warning.

While Bakari basks in the attention,

the rivalry between the females can only grow.

Kali, survivor of grief and exile is now back

in the safety of the pride.

But Sephu is still bothering her.

[roaring]

[snarling]

There's only two ways to appease Sephu.

The other is with a meal.

[monkeys squeaking]

Bakari's duty is to face the threat.

Being leader means being last to safety.

Facing the unthinkable...

and seeming brave when scared.

[snarls]

[roars]

For the young and afraid, there's just one place to be.

Bakari has led his troop out of reach.

[grunts]

[snarls]

And Kali into danger.

Now, it's Kali who's on the back foot.

[grunts]

Today, effort wasn't rewarded.

Courage was.

Although Bakari has seen off one problem,

he has a far bigger one brewing.

Meanwhile, our land's renewal continues.

[roars]

The leopard cubs are growing and learning fast.

It's time to be weaned off mother's milk.

[roars]

She just has to find something to tempt them.

[cub roars]

A hare would be perfect.

And a chance to show them how to catch one too.

Or perhaps not.

How hard can it be?

[whimpers]

[cub roars]

[whimpers]

[mongoose chirping]

It's not just mongoose that hide in termite mounds,

so do hares.

-A second chance for mother. -[roars]

For once, the cubs did something right.

[snarls]

For Nzui, it's her first taste of meat.

[snarls]

But Dada isn't so sure.

Their mother lets them go at their own pace.

But there'll be some catching up to do.

[squawks]

All mothers face the same dilemma.

When to indulge and when to be tough.

Aisha favors discipline,

she needs to with Duma.

[whimpers]

He's ready to take on anything.

Well, almost anything.

And he's always ready to lead his sisters astray.

[all whimpering]

Quiet concentration is what's needed.

[whimpers]

They aren't learning fast enough.

By now they should be a help, not a hindrance.

But maybe there's a second chance.

They've learned stealth.

Now, speed.

Today's lesson is complete.

And for cheetahs, tough love pays.

Shaba is standing guard.

While Shavu enjoys the early days of innocence.

Jackals work as a team.

[pants]

Something's up.

Or so their senses tell them.

While they follow their nose and ears,

their pups hole up from prying eyes.

[whimpers]

Their senses rarely fail them.

[roaring]

Pilfering requires different skills.

Aisha knows the ways of jackals.

Her cubs have yet to learn.

-Give them a warning. -[snarls]

-Show you mean it. -[snarls]

[barks]

Then head for cover.

For Duma, another chance to be brave.

It's a promising start,

-[whimpers] -but that was just the first round.

Jackals play the long game.

She'll let him learn the hard way.

While Dumo was busy being brave,

the rest have had his share.

Another hard-earned lesson.

One last stand for Duma.

And just a scrap for all his troubles.

Shaba and Shavu get what they came for.

Jackals usually do.

Life is blossoming

as our land repairs what the floods destroyed.

For Kali, a brief moment of calm.

Sephu is sleeping.

A chance to reconnect with those she's closest to.

[roars]

But feeding the family is a never ending task.

It's only a morsel, hardly enough even for her cubs.

Everyone wants a share.

But there are too many mouths to feed.

Now it's a free for all.

[roaring]

One Kali will rise above.

Sephu's awake and demanding his share.

[all roaring]

[Sephu roars]

And not just settle.

Enough is enough.

The pride is breaking itself apart.

Let them fight amongst themselves.

Kali and her closest companions won't be coming back.

Only the bold embrace change.

And our land is changing faster than ever.

But repair and renewal take time.

[hyenas chittering]

Like all of us, hyenas have their part to play.

Theirs is to return what's died to the land.

It may be their calling.

But for the elephants, it's sacrilege.

[elephants trumpeting]

-[elephants trumpeting] -[hyenas chittering]

Nalla has brought her family back to pay their last respects.

[squeaking]

Among them is little Kadogo.

To Nalla, his mother was her closest companion.

To Kadogo, she was everything.

Kadogo's life has changed forever.

But he'll have a whole extended family to care for him.

Being an elephant means never walking alone.

[squeaks]

For the hyenas,

there's always another meal.

And Zalika knows just where to find it.

[chittering]

[snarls]

[cub roars]

Where hyenas have cunning, leopards have strength.

[roars]

[chittering]

Some meals challenge even the strongest.

[chittering]

Not quite what she was after.

But where that came from,

there may be more.

[roars]

[roars]

She'll let her cubs feed first,

[snarls]

-[chitters] -which is just what Zalika was waiting for.

-A scrap lost... -[snarls]

is a lesson learned.

As our land heals, new life emerges.

The termites are swarming.

A rare treat for the baboons.

A feast for Bakari...

and Cheka too.

While their parents indulge,

the youngsters entertain themselves.

But Cheka's rival, Bibi, has her sights on a bigger prize.

To restore the position she previously held.

Now even Cheka's baby ranks higher than she does.

[squeaks]

Bibi continues to ingratiate herself to Bakari.

She won't let anyone get in the way.

It's brazen,

but what can Cheka do.

Is she about to lose Bakari?

For Aisha and her cubs, lessons continue.

Duma is as keen as ever.

But has something changed?

[grunts]

It's what Duma was waiting for.

A chance to get involved.

[grunts]

Team work at its best.

From being a liability. The cubs are now an asset.

Aisha's training is finally yielding results.

As her cubs grow along with their appetites,

she'll need all the help they can give.

Among the elephants, there's one who's made the journey to independence.

But family ties have brought him back.

[trumpets]

Tembo, Nalla's son left the family when he came of age.

Alone, he contemplates his aunt's remains.

He finds his own way to accept her passing.

[trumpets]

It's another part of his past

he can now let go.

We can't always choose what we leave behind.

The past has a way of returning to haunt us.

The feared black maned males are back.

The flood took away their land.

Now they're after the Pridelands.

First, they face the treacherous river.

And those who lurk within.

[growls]

[grunts]

Even the fiercest fear the black maned males.

And there are plenty more who should be afraid.

[squeaking]

Despite appearances, Cheka's family is in crisis.

Her rival Bibi appears to have been accepted by Bakari.

So when she offers to babysit, Cheka can't object.

Her son can.

[growls]

Innocent eyes see what others can't.

Her show of motherly care is an act.

[chittering]

But truth will out.

No one likes being exposed.

Especially by an upstart.

For Bakari, attacking his son is the ultimate violation.

[all clamoring]

A mistake that can't be undone.

Cheka's position now seems secure.

But forced out, Bibi may be more dangerous than ever.

After the rains, army ants are on the march.

[squeaks, chitters]

Everyone gets out of their way.

It's not the time for a nap.

[grunts]

When their way is blocked. All they have to do is bite.

[snarls]

And keep biting.

[snarls]

This army stops for no one.

They'll march on until they find a home.

With their own young to care for.

They'll need somewhere safe and secure.

The jackals' burrow is perfect.

[whimpers]

But first, they must evict the residents.

[whimpers]

They just have to make life as uncomfortable as they can.

And an army can make life very uncomfortable indeed.

When acquiring a home, ants always win.

Shavu and Shaba have returned.

Instead of a greeting,

there's a deathly silence.

A dreadful sound for any parent.

The pups must be out there somewhere.

[whimpers]

Vulnerable and alone.

[whimpers]

In this vast wilderness, how will they ever find them?

We all have our own battles to fight.

When Kali led her loyal band to find a new life,

they left on empty stomachs.

With a hungry family to feed,

Kali is never too proud to scavenge.

Kali must make sure it's safe.

There's no such thing as a free meal.

[growls]

Her cubs stay back.

Whoever felled this giant may still be out there.

Kali keeps watch.

She's also being watched.