Big Cats 24/7
Follow lions, leopards and cheetahs day and night In Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta.
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.
Preview
30s
Air Date: 09/18/24
Follow lions, leopards and cheetahs day and night In Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta.
Big Cat Experts Answer Questions About Lions, Leopards and Cheetahs
5m
Air Date: 09/18/24 | Rating: TV-PG
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
Air Date: 09/18/24 | Rating: TV-PG
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
Air Date: 09/18/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Thermal cameras capture the pride using their profound night vision to hunt tsessebes.
Wildfires Threaten the Operation and Big Cats
S1 Ep1 | 3m 3s
Air Date: 09/18/24 | Rating: TV-PG
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
Air Date: 09/18/24 | Rating: TV-PG
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
Air Date: 09/18/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Hunting from trees takes time and skill, but this leopard’s patience finally pays off.
Life in a Lion Pride
S1 Ep2 | 5m 21s
Air Date: 09/18/24 | Rating: TV-PG
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
Air Date: 09/25/24 | Rating: TV-PG
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
Air Date: 09/25/24 | Rating: TV-PG
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
Air Date: 09/25/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Sub-adult males may be physically larger than cubs, but intruder lions still pose a big threat.
Episode Three Preview
S1 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 09/25/24 | Expires: 11/13/24 | Rating: TV-PG
After fighting intruders, the dominant male lions disappear, leaving their family exposed.
A Herd of Buffalo Force the Pride Into Deep Water
S1 Ep4 | 3m 7s
Air Date: 10/02/24 | Rating: TV-PG
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
Air Date: 10/02/24 | Rating: TV-PG
A male leopard enters the floodplain, taking everyone by surprise.
Episode Four Preview
S1 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 10/02/24 | Expires: 11/13/24 | Rating: TV-PG
The annual flood has finally arrived at Okavango Delta, bringing new challenges for the big cats.
A Lost Lion Cub Faces Nighttime Alone
S1 Ep5 | 3m 11s
Air Date: 10/09/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Filmmaker Gordon Buchanan fears the worst for Matho’s lost lion cub.
Lions Steal a Starving Leopard’s Kill
S1 Ep5 | 3m 14s
Air Date: 10/09/24 | Rating: TV-PG
This situation gets critical for Xudum the leopard who desperately needs to feed.
Thermal Cameras Reveal Leopard Cubs
S1 Ep5 | 3m 6s
Air Date: 10/09/24 | Rating: TV-PG
A revolution in low light camera technology offers a rare glimpse of leopard cubs in their den.
Episode Five Preview
S1 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 10/09/24 | Expires: 11/13/24 | Rating: TV-PG
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta, putting lion, leopard and cheetah mothers to the test.
Competition for Food Increases with More Mouths to Feed
S1 Ep6 | 6m 17s
Air Date: 10/16/24 | Rating: TV-PG
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
Air Date: 10/16/24 | Rating: TV-PG
A male leopard grabs Xudum’s cub after a harrowing confrontation.
Hungry Lions Battle A Crocodile for a Meal
S1 Ep6 | 3m 12s
Air Date: 10/16/24 | Rating: TV-PG
Tsebe’s desperate hunger leads to a dangerous battle against a crocodile for a much-needed meal.
Episode Six Preview
S1 Ep6 | 30s
Air Date: 10/16/24 | Expires: 11/13/24 | Rating: TV-PG
With the lion pride now the biggest in Africa, competition for food is fierce.
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