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Meet Malika,
a young lioness at the top of her game.
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An apex predator and part
of a powerful sisterhood.
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Some of the fiercest hunters in Africa.
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But also a supportive group of gentle
and loving mothers.
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Malika is about to enter
this unknown world of motherhood...
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for the very first time.
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Watch as her cubs, Issa and Nuru,
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develop from the intimacy of the womb...
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to their first magical moments
in the world.
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To keep them safe...
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...in this wild corner of Africa,
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will take courage...
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...and the support
of her own mom and the rest of her pride
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as they rise to the challenges
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of Growing Up Animal.
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Just after first light,
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Malika, a four-year-old lioness,
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takes in the sights and sounds
of the South African plains.
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This large swath
of open savanna...
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is her family's hunting grounds.
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This... is home.
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Every day, Malika greets
her family members with a head rub.
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The lion equivalent of a hug.
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She's the youngest
in an affectionate sisterhood
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made up of her mother, Ama,
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her sisters, an aunt and a cousin.
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Six lionesses in all...
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with one male lion,
the head of the pride...
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...Bahati.
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Lions are the only truly social big cats.
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And Malika spends as much time as she can
with her family.
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Their unique closeness builds bonds
that last a lifetime.
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A quick snuggle from her
loved ones means the world to Malika.
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Especially now, she's carrying a secret.
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Malika is pregnant.
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Inside her womb, two new lives
are beginning to take shape.
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Issa and her brother, Nuru.
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At seven weeks,
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they're almost halfway through
their 15-week journey to birth.
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And it's a long road growing into
the largest carnivore on land in Africa.
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Protected by their mother's body,
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they are blissfully unaware
of the bumpy life that lies ahead.
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But incredibly, it's not just Malika
carrying a new generation of lions.
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Her mother, Ama, is also pregnant.
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Lions actually synchronize
fertility cycles and births.
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For newborn cubs,
there's safety in numbers.
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And rearing them
becomes a real family affair.
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But out here, there's no such thing
as maternity leave.
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When it comes time to hunt, Malika and Ama
must take on their usual roles.
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Malika's the pride's best stalker.
Always front and center.
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Ama and the other females flank out
and melt into the tall grass.
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Prey selected... they take up
their positions.
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Malika is silent...
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precise.
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She waits for the perfect moment
to flush the target...
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and drive it to Ama and an aunt,
waiting in ambush.
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The pregnant moms
would love to eat first.
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But Bahati has other ideas.
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Unpredictable when he's hungry...
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and grumpy at even the best of times.
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The girls don't mind.
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They want his muscle to protect them.
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This is his reward
for being the pride's bodyguard...
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and he needs to keep his strength up.
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This wildebeest hunt
took place in broad daylight.
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Usually, they hunt at night.
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Daytimes are often spent lounging around.
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But today, the afternoon sun
is getting to Malika.
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There must be someplace cooler.
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Like all lions, Malika walks on tiptoes,
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with heel and instep raised.
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Soft pads on each paw act like cushions.
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And fur, growing between each toe...
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muffles the sound of her footsteps.
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Malika's claws are super-sized versions
of a domestic cat's.
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And made from keratin,
just like our own fingernails.
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Sharp and strong, they're perfect
for grabbing prey and holding on.
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They're also pretty good
for climbing.
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And up here, at least there's a bit
of a breeze for a hot mom to be.
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Inside her, there's a lot going on.
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At seven weeks old, Issa and Nuru
are quickly developing into little lions.
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Genetically, they are closely related
to domestic cats.
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But these kittens are more muscular
and have a well-defined muzzle.
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Issa's four paws, though tiny now,
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will grow to be one of her
most formidable assets.
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And one day, she may climb a tree
to escape the heat,
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or keep watch over her home
just like her mom.
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Because there's always some trouble maker
coming along looking to steal their prey.
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This cheetah is trespassing.
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Malika is first to react.
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But it's time for Bahati
to make his presence felt.
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They won't see this guy again
anytime soon.
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The power of the pride
has prevailed again.
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Together, Malika, Bahati and
the other females are an invincible force.
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But when Malika comes to give birth,
she will have to leave the pride
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and rely on her own strength and courage,
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to safely bring new lives into the world.
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Two months later, there's an air
of expectation on the African plains.
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At 15 weeks, heavily pregnant Malika
is now full-term.
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It's quite a load she's carrying...
but she's still got a job to do.
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Every few days, she hunts with the family.
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For lions, the bigger the hunting party,
the more successful they are.
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But with all this extra weight,
she's slowing down.
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And today, Malika feels uncomfortable.
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A sign she's almost ready to give birth.
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But she can't do it here,
out in an open hunting ground.
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For the first time in her life,
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Malika must leave the safety
and support of her family.
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Her mother, Ama, already left
three weeks ago...
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to give birth somewhere out there.
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It's the lion way.
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The only place Malika can think to go
is a rocky outcrop
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at the very fringe of their territory.
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There must be someplace
to hide up here...
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far from other predators.
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This is all new to Malika,
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but something tells her
this steep, scrubby terrain
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is the right place to stay safe...
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and have her cubs.
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Small, but perfectly formed at 15 weeks,
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Issa and her brother, Nuru,
are now ready to arrive.
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At three pounds each,
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they're more than ten times heavier
than newborn domestic kittens,
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and fidgety for the outside world.
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Kicking, even a bit of running,
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Issa is already hardwired to test out
her motion skills.
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Her eyes won't open till a week
after birth.
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She will be blind,
but not totally clueless.
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She'll use her whiskers instead.
They are her super sensors.
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Through touch and vibration,
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Issa can effectively see,
even with her eyes closed.
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And finally, she has developed
a fabulous full coat of fur.
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Unlike the golden adult lions,
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cubs are born with subtle spots
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camouflage to keep Issa
and her brother Nuru hidden.
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Because when they're born,
they'll be defenseless
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and will need all the help they can get.
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It could happen at any moment.
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Malika knows Issa and Nuru will soon
make their grand entrance.
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A new dawn shimmers across
the rocky outcrop,
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signaling a new beginning for Malika.
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Issa and brother, Nuru are here.
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Malika's soft side comes naturally.
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This fearsome predator
couldn't be more gentle.
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These two fluff balls
are now the center of Malika's world.
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For now, Issa and Nuru won't do much
except feed and sleep.
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Out here, the odds are stacked
against little lion cubs.
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This new mom can't afford to let her guard
down in the challenging days ahead.
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Malika must stay put...
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and do everything in her power...
to keep them safe.
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Three weeks later...
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Issa and Nuru have come on leaps
and bounds.
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They've already doubled
in size and weight.
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And now, both cubs
are walking with confidence.
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So, it's time to explore.
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Issa can't wait to see what's out there.
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It's a good thing the cubs are still
small enough to be easily retrieved.
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As for Nuru, he just wants to bite
into everything...
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including his sister's ear.
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All this rough housing is exhausting.
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But a top-off from mom speeds recovery...
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up to five times a day.
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Malika's milk, rich in protein and fat,
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keeps the cubs healthy and energized.
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But to produce enough,
she needs a good meal.
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Despite being a new mother,
she must also resume her role as hunter.
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Whenever she does,
she has to leave Issa and Nuru all alone,
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with their tangled den
as their only protection.
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Rival prides, lone leopards
and hyena clans could pick up their scent.
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They'll need to stay hidden
until they are stronger.
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It could be another four or five weeks.
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Far from ideal,
but Malika's got no choice.
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Normally, her family acts
as her decoys and ambushers.
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This time, she's on her own.
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Busted!
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There's plenty of prey here.
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But the grass is too short to hide in.
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Malika can't give up.
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She's got to eat.
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Her persistence pays off.
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But she looks forward to the day
when she can return to her pride.
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Hunting as a team
makes all the difference in the world.
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Waiting for their mom's return,
the savanna can be a scary place...
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for two young cubs... all alone.
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As night closes in, they rely
on their super senses to stay alert.
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A lion's eyesight is arguably
their most important sense,
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giving them razor-sharp vision,
even in the dark of night.
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Their sense of hearing is superb, too.
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They can actually turn their ears
in different directions
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to listen to sounds all around them.
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Malika's finally here.
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The cubs are safe, and boy
are they happy to have their mom back.
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Malika's learning that looking
out for her cubs
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and taking care of herself
is going to be a very tough balancing act.
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At only six weeks old,
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Malika gives Issa and Nuru a little
more time to grow before returning home.
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They need to be strong enough
to keep up with the pride,
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or risk being left behind.
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But the cubs are growing fast,
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and bursting with energy.
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They think it's playtime all the time.
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They've just mastered the basics
of the moves they'll need as adults.
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From walking to running, and even jumping.
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And when they're not attacking mom,
they're grappling with each other.
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Nuru doesn't know when enough is enough.
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But it looks like Issa's not one
to back down.
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Every day, they get more
boisterous and noisy.
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Malika's kept them safe
by keeping them secret,
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but now they're attracting attention.
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Elephants don't like lions.
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They can easily trample
and kill the cubs... or charge Malika.
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The cubs have never seen anything
this huge.
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They have no idea how to react.
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Malika has to get them
out of here.
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A close call.
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Hopefully, Issa and Nuru
have learned a lesson.
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Don't mess with giants.
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But now, it's out of the frying pan,
into the fire.
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A large, battle-scarred lioness.
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It could be bad news
if she's from a rival pride.
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But... it's no stranger.
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It's Ama.
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Malika's mother
and the cubs' grandmother.
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She's arrived to offer her daughter
some support.
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And Ama's brought three new cubs
of her own.
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Just three weeks older than Issa and Nuru.
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It's perfect timing.
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Issa needs friends to develop
her social skills.
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She has to learn how to live alongside
other lions in a pride.
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And grandmother Ama is here
to help pave the way.
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She's come to lead them all back home.
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Issa, Nuru and their new friends
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will face this important milestone
together.
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And Malika can't wait
to return to her family.
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But with so many little legs,
it will take them all day to get there.
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Home again.
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Time to introduce the young cubs
to the pride.
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At last, a long overdue reunion
with the sisterhood.
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Malika greets everyone
with an affectionate round of nuzzling.
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The cubs join in the reunion.
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They seem to be a big hit
right off the bat.
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After such a long journey,
this crew of weary travelers is thirsty.
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Time for the cubs
to discover the pride's waterhole...
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and it's host of unusual strangers.
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Issa and Nuru aren't sure
what these guys are up to.
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And there's another
huge beast around.
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It's Bahati. Sauntering down
to wet his whistle.
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Issa and Nuru have never seen
such a big lion.
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Guess it's time to say hello... to dad.
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Nuru's game...
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...up to a point.
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But Issa hopes to make
more of an impression.
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Male lions are temperamental
and have little to do with raising cubs,
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even their own.
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That was a warning.
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Bahati doesn't do daddy daycare.
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Grandmother Ama is quick to comfort them.
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They still have so much to learn.
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But Ama and Malika are both here to
guide them together, in the months ahead.
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Four weeks later, Issa and Nuru are now
three months old, and growing fast.
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Their bodies are constantly changing.
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And now they're teething.
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Piercing canines emerged first.
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Now, the last of their back teeth
are coming through.
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And gnawing on a stick
helps distract from sore gums.
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Sharp new teeth aren't great news
for Malika either.
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But Nuru isn't one
to take no for an answer.
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Malika will have to put up with this
for at least another three months.
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But it's not all bad news.
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This is where one of the great strengths
of the sisterhood reveals itself.
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Any nursing mom can provide milk
for any suckling cub.
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Malika and Ama can share the duties.
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Only a few species in the world
are so selfless.
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The pride has become
a very special nursery.
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Issa's confidence and curiosity
are growing as fast as she is.
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And just like Mom, she's taken
to tree-climbing.
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These paws are way cooler
than she thought.
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Her claws are already
half the size of Mom's.
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So great for gripping.
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This is the perfect lookout.
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Not far away, she can see mom
acting strange.
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Something has caught Malika's attention.
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A warthog.
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Once a stalker, always a stalker.
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Ama's spotted the hog, too.
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It's a hunt. Issa can't miss this.
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There's no better way to learn
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than watching Mom
and the sisterhood do it firsthand.
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Ama and a cousin take positions.
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Everyone waits for Malika's cue.
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They've done it.
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The sisterhood's formidable teamwork
in action.
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But all the commotion
has caught Bahati's attention.
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He has a habit of rousing himself
when there's a fresh meal to be had.
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Issa is hungry, too.
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But as a cub, her place is at the very end
of the dinner line.
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She should learn her place.
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But Issa is Issa.
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She tries joining her father at his feast.
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No one else would dare.
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Bahati recognizes a kindred spirit,
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and he makes room for Issa.
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She has won the total acceptance
of her father.
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And even better,
this plucky little lioness
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gets her first taste of meat.
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Quite an accomplishment
for someone so young.
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Malika has quickly settled back
into the daily life of the pride.
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Issa hasn't forgotten the warthog hunt...
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and takes every opportunity
to watch Mom in action.
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There's a lot to learn.
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Lesson one. Perfect the approach.
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To get close...
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Issa must be silent, like her mother.
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Lesson two. Stay low.
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Be invisible.
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Lesson three. Attack like her grandmother.
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Nailed it.
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Nuru finally gets a taste
of his own medicine.
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Now she wants something bigger,
more challenging to ambush.
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She chooses something
they've never seen before.
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A rhino.
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It's not as big as an elephant...
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so she thinks this might be the perfect
chance to practice stalking.
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But a rhino is a dangerous choice,
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especially when this mother's protecting
her own little ones.
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But Issa is too young
to understand the warning signs.
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It's all completely fascinating.
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Neither of them realize, they'll
get trampled if they get too close.
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Malika sees what's about to happen.
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She's got to act quickly.
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Her only chance is to distract the rhinos
and lure them away...
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using herself as bait.
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If the rhino charges,
Malika could be killed.
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She desperately needs backup.
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It's Ama and the sisterhood
to the rescue.
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They all breathe a sigh of relief.
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Malika has saved her little ones
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by putting herself in the line of fire.
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This new mom is certainly proving
to be her cubs' guardian angel.
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After many months
of hard work, it's clear,
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Malika is mastering motherhood.
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She has survived on her own
for the very first time...
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given birth all alone,
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and learned the meaning of sacrifice
and commitment.
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Her feisty and fearless cubs,
Issa and Nuru,
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still have a lot to learn.
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But they'll always have
the unwavering support
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and guidance of their mother,
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grandmother, and the rest of the family.
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And together, they will share the joys
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and challenges of Growing Up Animal.
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