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Big Cats Unleashed - Why Are Africa's Big Cats Climbing Trees?

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Leopards spend a lot of time up trees, with some of them even hunting from above. What’s less common is seeing lions and cheetahs up in the branches. But in the Okavango Delta, all three of these big cats are taking advantage of an aerial position - and there are various theories as to why they do it.

Aired: 10/30/24
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Lions, leopards and cheetahs are threatened across their ranges. But they're thriving in Okavango.
With the lion pride now the biggest in Africa, competition for food is fierce.
A large litter of cubs can indicate a healthy pride, but it also means more mouths to feed.
Tsebe’s desperate hunger leads to a dangerous battle against a crocodile for a much-needed meal.
A male leopard grabs Xudum’s cub after a harrowing confrontation.
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta, putting lion, leopard and cheetah mothers to the test.
This situation gets critical for Xudum the leopard who desperately needs to feed.
Filmmaker Gordon Buchanan fears the worst for Matho’s lost lion cub.
A revolution in low light camera technology offers a rare glimpse of leopard cubs in their den.
Young lions are taking their first steps into becoming adults.
With the lion pride now the biggest in Africa, competition for food is fierce.
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta, putting lion, leopard and cheetah mothers to the test.
The annual flood has finally arrived at Okavango Delta, bringing new challenges for the big cats.
After fighting intruders, the dominant male lions disappear, leaving their family exposed.
The Big Cats 24/7 team follows lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta.
The team faces a wildfire, forcing the resident big cats to swiftly adapt.