Big Cats 24/7
Follow lions, leopards and cheetahs day and night In Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta.
The Rogue Boys
S2 Ep1 | 53m 35s
The "Big Cats 24/7" team returns to the Okavango Delta to catch up with old friends.
Under Siege
S2 Ep2 | 54m 48s
With the dominant males gone, intruder lions close in on the Xudum pride’s young cubs.
A Pride Divided
S2 Ep3 | 54m 48s
Under attack from intruder male lions, the moms with young cubs must find the rest of the pride.
Reunion
S2 Ep4 | 54m 47s
Xudum lionesses struggle to feed their cubs as Lediba and Pobe fight to protect their young.
New Beginnings
S2 Ep5 | 54m 48s
Young Xudum lionesses return north as Pobe faces tragedy, and Lediba struggles to feed her cub.
Episode One
S1 Ep1 | 54m 33s
The Big Cats 24/7 team follows lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta.
Episode Two
S1 Ep2 | 54m 33s
The team faces a wildfire, forcing the resident big cats to swiftly adapt.
Episode Three
S1 Ep3 | 54m 33s
After fighting intruders, the dominant male lions disappear, leaving their family exposed.
Episode Four
S1 Ep4 | 54m 31s
The annual flood has finally arrived at Okavango Delta, bringing new challenges for the big cats.
Episode Five
S1 Ep5 | 54m 32s
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta, putting lion, leopard and cheetah mothers to the test.
Episode Six
S1 Ep6 | 54m 31s
With the lion pride now the biggest in Africa, competition for food is fierce.
Big Cats Unleashed – Why Being a (Big Cat) Parent is Not Easy
8m 40s
Lions, leopards and cheetah are breeding successfully in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, but how?
Big Cats Unleashed – Why These Lions are Outcasts in Their Pride
8m 29s
Young lions are taking their first steps into becoming adults.
Big Cats Unleashed – Why Are Africa’s Big Cats Climbing Trees?
6m 31s
In the Okavango Delta, all three of these big cats are taking advantage of an aerial position.
Big Cats Unleashed – Can we save Africa’s Big Cats?
6m 20s
Lions, leopards and cheetahs are threatened across their ranges. But they're thriving in Okavango.
Big Cats Unleashed – Masters of the Hunt
8m 22s
Discover what makes big cats the world’s top predators, with power and precision in each move.
Big Cats Unleashed – Evolution of Big Cat Looks
8m 32s
Why do lions have manes or cheetahs “sunglasses”? Discover how big cats got their iconic looks.
Big Cats Unleashed – Translating a Lion’s Roar
8m 9s
What are Africa’s big cats saying? Discover the meaning behind their roars, saws and chirps.
Big Cats Unleashed – What Makes a Big Cat Alpha?
9m 56s
In the Delta, bloodlines are more important than battles when it comes to who is the most alpha.
Big Cats 24/7 is back in the stunning Okavango Delta, revealing the dramatic lives of its big cats.
Lions Steal a Leopard Kill
S2 Ep1 | 3m 10s
A leopard with its kill in a tree provides an unexpected opportunity for the hungry Xudum pride.
Cheetah Mom Defends Her Cubs from a Leopard
S2 Ep2 | 3m 12s
Pobe and cubs face a threat in the night – a leopard wants their meal.
Cheetah’s Epic Takedown
S2 Ep2 | 3m 10s
As prey scatter, Pobe charges out of the dust to bring down a meal for herself and her two cubs.
Episode 2 Preview
S2 Ep2 | 30s
With the dominant males gone, intruder lions close in on the Xudum pride’s young cubs.
Lionesses Clash with Invading Male Lions
S2 Ep3 | 3m 11s
The Xudum pride mums lock jaws with "The Rogue Boys," an intruding male coalition.
Leopard Risks Stealing a Kill from a Male Lion
S2 Ep3 | 3m 12s
Lediba and cub have their meal interrupted by a male lion. As night falls, she takes a huge risk.
Episode 3 Preview
S2 Ep3 | 30s
Under attack from intruder male lions, the mums with young cubs must find the rest of the pride.
Cheetah Mom Teaches Her Cubs to Hunt
S2 Ep4 | 3m 13s
Pobe catches an impala then allows her cubs to chase it, marking an important moment for the cubs.
Male Leopard Threatens Leopard Cub
S2 Ep4 | 3m 10s
Lediba and her cub face-off with male leopard Bongwe.
Episode 4 Preview
S2 Ep4 | 30s
Xudum lionesses struggle to feed their cubs as Lediba and Pobe fight to protect their young.
Angry Elephants vs. Lion Cubs
S2 Ep5 | 3m 18s
Elephants threaten the safety of lion mum Serami’s cubs.
Leopard Hunting Monkeys
S2 Ep5 | 3m 14s
Lediba shows off her incredible agility while hunting monkeys high above the ground in the treetops.
Episode 5 Preview
S2 Ep5 | 30s
Young Xudum lionesses return north as Pobe faces tragedy, and Lediba struggles to feed her cub.
Can the Lion Pride Bring Down a Buffalo?
S2 Ep6 | 3m 17s
The Xudum pride works together to bring down a huge buffalo, but things don't go according to plan.
Episode 6 Preview
S2 Ep6 | 30s
A new generation of lions, cheetahs, and leopards comes of age in Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
Big Cat Experts Answer Questions About Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs
5m
The Big Cats 24/7 experts tackle the most common questions about lions, cheetahs and leopards!
Female Lions on the Hunt
S1 Ep1 | 4m 54s
The Xudum Pride mothers must make a kill to feed their young lion cubs.
Thermal Cameras Capture Lions On a Midnight Hunt
S1 Ep1 | 3m 7s
Thermal cameras capture the pride using their profound night vision to hunt tsessebes.
Wildfires Threaten the Operation and Big Cats
S1 Ep1 | 3m 3s
The situation becomes critical as wildfires sweep across the Delta, straight toward the team's camp.
A Cheetah Takes Down an Impala After a Dramatic Chase
S1 Ep2 | 3m 10s
The pressure is on for Pobe to make a kill. Fortunately, lying low is the perfect hunting strategy.
A Leopard’s Treetop Hunting Skills Pay Off
S1 Ep2 | 2m 14s
Hunting from trees takes time and skill, but this leopard’s patience finally pays off.
Life in a Lion Pride
S1 Ep2 | 5m 21s
The survival of a lion pride comes down to its experienced mothers and dominant males.
Intruding Male Lions Threaten the Xudum Pride Cubs
S1 Ep3 | 3m 6s
With Big Toe and Madumo missing in action, will the lionesses be able to protect their cubs?
Showdown: Intruding Male Lions Threaten Young Males of the Xudum Pride
S1 Ep3 | 4m 41s
One lioness and two juvenile males are left to defend Xudum Pride territory from intruding lions.
The Risks are High for Inexperienced, Young Male Lions
S1 Ep3 | 1m 58s
Sub-adult males may be physically larger than cubs, but intruder lions still pose a big threat.
A Herd of Buffalo Force the Pride Into Deep Water
S1 Ep4 | 3m 7s
The lions escape a herd of buffalo by heading into deep water, only to risk attracting crocodiles.
A Male Leopard Has A Surprising Hunting Style
S1 Ep4 | 5m 36s
A male leopard enters the floodplain, taking everyone by surprise.
A Lost Lion Cub Faces Nighttime Alone
S1 Ep5 | 3m 11s
Filmmaker Gordon Buchanan fears the worst for Matho’s lost lion cub.
Lions Steal a Starving Leopard’s Kill
S1 Ep5 | 3m 14s
This situation gets critical for Xudum the leopard who desperately needs to feed.
Thermal Cameras Reveal Leopard Cubs
S1 Ep5 | 3m 6s
A revolution in low light camera technology offers a rare glimpse of leopard cubs in their den.
Competition for Food Increases with More Mouths to Feed
S1 Ep6 | 6m 17s
A large litter of cubs can indicate a healthy pride, but it also means more mouths to feed.
Female Leopard Defending Cubs from Male Leopard Caught on Thermal Camera
S1 Ep6 | 2m 52s
A male leopard grabs Xudum’s cub after a harrowing confrontation.
Hungry Lions Battle A Crocodile for a Meal
S1 Ep6 | 3m 12s
Tsebe’s desperate hunger leads to a dangerous battle against a crocodile for a much-needed meal.
Upcoming Schedule
Sat 10/11
6:00 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Big Cats 24/7
New Beginnings
The core of the Xudum Pride has fled south, but a group of its young females surprises the team in the north; tragedy strikes the cheetah mother, Pobe; Lediba the leopard struggles to provide for her ever-growing cub.
Sun 10/12
5:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
Big Cats 24/7
Succession
A new generation of big cats rises in the Okavango Delta; fiirst-time lion mom Serami protects her cubs while Mathata steps up to feed the pride; Pobe and Bo return; as Lediba's cub grows in confidence, she vanishes.
Sun 10/12
9:00 PM
KVIE World 6.3
Big Cats 24/7
Succession
A new generation of big cats rises in the Okavango Delta; fiirst-time lion mom Serami protects her cubs while Mathata steps up to feed the pride; Pobe and Bo return; as Lediba's cub grows in confidence, she vanishes.
Mon 10/13
5:00 AM
KVIE World 6.3
Big Cats 24/7
Succession
A new generation of big cats rises in the Okavango Delta; fiirst-time lion mom Serami protects her cubs while Mathata steps up to feed the pride; Pobe and Bo return; as Lediba's cub grows in confidence, she vanishes.
Mon 10/13
8:00 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Big Cats 24/7
Succession
A new generation of big cats rises in the Okavango Delta; fiirst-time lion mom Serami protects her cubs while Mathata steps up to feed the pride; Pobe and Bo return; as Lediba's cub grows in confidence, she vanishes.
Tue 10/14
2:00 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Big Cats 24/7
Succession
A new generation of big cats rises in the Okavango Delta; fiirst-time lion mom Serami protects her cubs while Mathata steps up to feed the pride; Pobe and Bo return; as Lediba's cub grows in confidence, she vanishes.
Wed 10/15
1:00 PM
KVIE2 6.2
Big Cats 24/7
Succession
A new generation of big cats rises in the Okavango Delta; fiirst-time lion mom Serami protects her cubs while Mathata steps up to feed the pride; Pobe and Bo return; as Lediba's cub grows in confidence, she vanishes.
Sat 10/18
6:00 AM
KVIE2 6.2
Big Cats 24/7
Succession
A new generation of big cats rises in the Okavango Delta; fiirst-time lion mom Serami protects her cubs while Mathata steps up to feed the pride; Pobe and Bo return; as Lediba's cub grows in confidence, she vanishes.
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