Episode 1
The team begins a six-month expedition following lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta. A huge wildfire threatens both the big cats and the team.
The team begins a six-month expedition tracking lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta.
Wildlife cinematographer Gordon Buchanan follows one of the largest lion prides in Africa as they hunt to feed 28 hungry mouths, including tiny cubs. Anna Dimitriadis tracks down the Okavango’s most elusive big cat, the cheetah. And local wildlife filmmaker Brad Bestelink reunites with his favourite leopardess, Xudum.
A huge wildfire threatens the resident big cats and the team.
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The Big Cats 24/7 team faces a wildfire at camp
Duration: 02:50
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A female lion climbs a tree to steal a leopard's meal
Duration: 01:33
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Lions work together to hunt at night
Duration: 02:58
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A bull elephant roams through camp
Duration: 01:23
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Gordon Buchanan |
| Presenter | Anna Dimitriadis |
| Presenter | Vianet Djenguet |
| Production Manager | Gillian Goodlet |
| Series Producer | Rowan Crawford |
| Composer | William Turner |
| Editor | James Bickersteth |
| Executive Producer | Roger Webb |
| Executive Producer | Tom Jarvis |
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