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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鈥檚 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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What are Africa鈥檚 big cats saying? Discover the meaning behind their roars, saws and chirps.
In the Delta, bloodlines are more important than battles when it comes to who is the most alpha.
Why do lions have manes or cheetahs 鈥渟unglasses鈥? Discover how big cats got their iconic looks.
Discover what makes big cats the world鈥檚 top predators, with power and precision in each move.
A new generation of lions, cheetahs, and leopards comes of age in Botswana鈥檚 Okavango Delta.
Young Xudum lionesses return north as Pobe faces tragedy, and Lediba struggles to feed her cub.
Xudum lionesses struggle to feed their cubs as Lediba and Pobe fight to protect their young.
With the dominant males gone, intruder lions close in on the Xudum pride鈥檚 young cubs.
Under attack from intruder male lions, the mums with young cubs must find the rest of the pride.
The Xudum pride works together to bring down a huge buffalo, but things don't go according to plan.