Africa's Hunters — Season 3
Zambia's extraordinary Luangwa Valley is the perfect hunting ground for some of Africa's most iconic predators. Prides of lions, packs of wild dogs, clans of hyenas and solitary leopards vie for the u
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Zambia's extraordinary Luangwa Valley is the perfect hunting ground for some of Africa's most iconic predators. Prides of lions, packs of wild dogs, clans of hyenas and solitary leopards vie for the upper hand in a land where the dry season brings prey to their doorsteps.
Episodes (6)
1. Kimba's Rise
Aired 7 December 2018 • 50 min
The Mwamba lion pride dominates the west bank of the river in Zambia's Luangwa Valley. But this family is facing an uncertain future.
2. Prides and Prejudice
Aired 7 December 2018 • 50 min
Milo is a young cub in the mighty Mwamba pride, which rules a territory on the west bank of the Luangwa River. 20-strong it's ruled by the notorious Punks, a coalition of three strong brothers, it's the largest pride for miles around, giving Milo the best start in life. But, in lion society, cubs are the glue that binds a pride
3. The Misfit Comes of Age
Aired 7 December 2018 • 50 min
The Misfit is a charismatic cub who's had a rough ride. A timid oddball once bullied by his big brothers and rejected by his mother, this plucky young lion is now a teenager
4. The Leopard Who Changed Her Spots
Aired 7 December 2018 • 50 min
Zambia's extraordinary Luangwa Valley is the perfect hunting ground for some of Africa's most iconic predators. Prides of lions, packs of wild dogs, clans of hyenas and solitary leopards vie for the upper hand in a land where the dry season brings prey to their doorsteps.
5. Deadly Rivals
Aired 7 December 2018 • 50 min
Thandi and Lula are two-month-old wild dog pups, the only females in a litter of six. Lula loves to rough and tumble with her brothers, while Thandi is more of a loner, often exploring away from the others
6. Buffalo Showdown
Aired 7 December 2018 • 50 min
The Mwamba Pride is one of the strongest lion families in Zambia's Luangwa Valley. At the helm is a trio of strong males, the most powerful lions in the land.