Episodes
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Landlords | Big Cats, Small World
S43 E6 - 53m 33s
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River. Narrated by David Oyelowo.
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Attenborough’s Life Journey
S43 E5 - 53m 3s
An intimate portrait of Sir David Attenborough’s life, from his boyhood days as a fossil hunter, through his early days as a BBC host, to his revered status as the foremost natural history presenter.
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Lions of the Skeleton Coast
S43 E4 - 53m 33s
Lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the brutal Skeleton Coast of Namibia. Watch the cubs learn to adapt, hunt, and defy the odds of survival in this vast desert territory.
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San Diego: America’s Wildest City
S43 E3 - 53m 33s
Experience San Diego's dazzling biodiversity thriving among a human population of 3.3 million residents. From grebes' intricate rituals to orcas' thrilling hunts, witness nature's resilience and beauty amidst the urban sprawl.
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Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
S43 E2 - 53m 31s
Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious and secretive region hiding some of Europe’s last true wilderness. Its soaring Carpathian Mountains and vast ancient forests provide sanctuary for wolves, bears and lynx. Narrated by Jeremy Irons.
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Silverback
S43 E1 - 53m 45s
Follow filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he documents a grueling but vital mission to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction.
Extras + Features
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Preview of Museum Alive with David Attenborough
S43 E9 - 30s
Sir David Attenborough explores London’s Natural History Museum and meets some of the most extraordinary creatures from the past. Advanced CGI puts Attenborough face to face with a saber-toothed tiger, a giant eagle, and a colossal snake.
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Preview of Expedition Killer Whale
S43 E8 - 30s
Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.
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Lion vs. Wildebeest: How Lions Hunt as a Pride
S43 E7 - 2m 56s
Lions may not have the cheetah's speed or the leopard's forest cover. But they have other tricks for hunting prey. Masters of stealth and teamwork, lions work together to outwit and overpower their prey.
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Filming Africa's Three Big Cats
S43 E7 - 7m 30s
Filmmakers of "Big Cats, Small World" share their remarkable experiences living alongside Africa's three big cat families. Writer and Director Robyn Keene-Young delves into the differences in the developmental journeys of each species’ cubs, while Producer and Director of Photography Adrian Bailey reveals the unique challenges of capturing these big cats on film.
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Leopard Hunts Baby Sister
S43 E7 - 3m 10s
Female leopard Sephiri recently gave birth to two cubs when an unwelcome intruder entered their territory and threatened their safety - her older daughter. Female leopards are known to hunt the cubs of others -- even their own siblings.
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Preview of Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
S43 E7 - 30s
The change of seasons brings turmoil and tough choices to the three big cat families. An aging lion challenges younger rivals, cheetah cubs adjust to life on their own and a leopard mother must balance her children’s needs.
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Beware of Baboons! How They Keep the Woodland Safe
S43 E7 - 2m 29s
Impala look to baboons for security from big cats lurking in the woodlands. From their watchtowers, baboons call out threats to the earth-bound impala.
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Preview of Big Cats, Small World: Landlords
S43 E6 - 30s
Lion, leopard and cheetah parents attempt to co-exist and raise their cubs on the shores of Botswana’s Gomoti River. Narrated by David Oyelowo.
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Lion Mothers Overrun with Cubs After Syncing Pregnancies
S43 E6 - 2m 2s
The lionesses synchronized their pregnancies, which may have seemed like a good idea at the time. But now they are swamped with a dozen demanding cubs.
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Protecting Africa's Big Cats
S43 E6 - 6m 8s
John Neelo, a researcher with Botswana Predator Conservation, explores the challenges Africa's big cats and top predators face in shared landscapes, highlighting the urgent need for conservation to sustain balanced ecosystems.
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Secret Sex Life of Leopards
S43 E6 - 2m 20s
One female leopard seeks an uninterested mate, while another navigates the challenges of pregnancy.
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Mother Cheetah's Breathtaking Hunt
S43 E6 - 2m 56s
This mother cheetah's name Phefo means 'wind,' and you'll know why when you see her run. In seconds, she can go from zero to one of the fastest creatures on land.
Schedule
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Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Wednesday
Jan 29
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Wednesday
Jan 29
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Thursday
Jan 30
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Thursday
Jan 30
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Thursday
Jan 30
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Thursday
Jan 30
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Sunday
Feb 2
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Nature
Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Sunday
Feb 2
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Sunday
Feb 2
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Sunday
Feb 2
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Monday
Feb 3
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders
Monday
Feb 3
1 Hour
The change of seasons brings turmoil to big cats, including an aging lion, cheetah cubs and a leopard mother. -
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WildHeart
Wednesday
Feb 5
1 Hour
The 500-year-old Scots pine tree serves as the long-lived forest keeper of Scotland's wild Highland landscape. -
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WildHeart
Wednesday
Feb 5
1 Hour
The 500-year-old Scots pine tree serves as the long-lived forest keeper of Scotland's wild Highland landscape. -
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WildHeart
Thursday
Feb 6
1 Hour
The 500-year-old Scots pine tree serves as the long-lived forest keeper of Scotland's wild Highland landscape. -
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WildHeart
Thursday
Feb 6
1 Hour
The 500-year-old Scots pine tree serves as the long-lived forest keeper of Scotland's wild Highland landscape. -
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WildHeart
Thursday
Feb 6
1 Hour
The 500-year-old Scots pine tree serves as the long-lived forest keeper of Scotland's wild Highland landscape. -
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Nature
WildHeart
Thursday
Feb 6
1 Hour
The 500-year-old Scots pine tree serves as the long-lived forest keeper of Scotland's wild Highland landscape. -
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WildHeart
Sunday
Feb 9
1 Hour
The 500-year-old Scots pine tree serves as the long-lived forest keeper of Scotland's wild Highland landscape. -
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WildHeart
Sunday
Feb 9
1 Hour
The 500-year-old Scots pine tree serves as the long-lived forest keeper of Scotland's wild Highland landscape.
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