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Landlords | Big Cats, Small World

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.

Episodes

  • Landlords | Big Cats, Small World: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Attenborough’s Life Journey: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Lions of the Skeleton Coast: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • San Diego: America’s Wildest City: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Silverback: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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

  • Preview of Museum Alive with David Attenborough: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Preview of Expedition Killer Whale: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Lion vs. Wildebeest: How Lions Hunt as a Pride: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Filming Africa's Three Big Cats: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Leopard Hunts Baby Sister: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Preview of Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Protecting Africa's Big Cats: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.

  • Secret Sex Life of Leopards: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Secret Sex Life of Leopards

    S43 E6 - 2m 20s

    One female leopard seeks an uninterested mate, while another navigates the challenges of pregnancy.

  • Mother Cheetah's Breathtaking Hunt: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: TVSS: Iconic

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: TVSS: Iconic

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: TVSS: Iconic

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: TVSS: Iconic

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: TVSS: Iconic

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: TVSS: Iconic

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: TVSS: Iconic

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: TVSS: Iconic

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: Big Cats, Small World: Outlanders: TVSS: Iconic

    Nature

    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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    Nature: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    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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    Nature: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Banner-L1

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Banner-L1

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Banner-L1

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Banner-L1

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    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.
  • Image
    Nature: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Nature

    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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