Africa's Hunters

Synopsis

A wise old leopard is challenged by a young rival; a lion cub struggles to find his place in the pride; and a lowly young hyena needs to grow up fast as the dry season takes hold. Powerful, personal stories will reveal the unique characters and amazing adaptations of Africa's top predators, followed in intimate detail, in the Zambian wilderness.

First Air Date: 2017-03-30

Last Air Date: 2018-12-07

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 18

Created By: James Smith, Martha Holmes

Networks: Nat Geo Wild

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Top Cast

Gillian Burke as Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2017) - (6 Episodes)

Season 2 (2018) - (6 Episodes)

Season 3 (2018) - (6 Episodes)

Season 1 (2017)

Welcome to Zambia's Luangwa Valley, where large carnivores like leopards, lions, and hyenas are in constant competition for their next meal. In the heart of Luangwa National Park, this ferocity manifests itself in stolen kills, intimidation, and even cub-snatching. Join us as we shine a light on the round-the-clock challenges of some of Africa's fiercest predators.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Hungry Leopard (2017-03-30)

At 13, Kamuti is one of the oldest leopards in the Luangwa region of Zambia. Old age brings many challenges, from hunting antelope to keeping a watchful eye on the lion pride nearby. Using a military-grade thermal camera, we lift the veil on the secret world of this enigmatic nocturnal predator for the first time.
Ep. 2: A Leopard's Last Stand (2017-04-06)

Kamuti the leopard has reigned supreme over her corner of the Luangwa Valley for 10 years. She's defended her territory, hunted antelope for food, and even kept the nearby pride of lions at bay. But a younger leopard is determined to replace her. Can she survive one more challenge, or will this be her last stand?
Ep. 3: Bound By Blood (2017-04-13)

At the height of the Zambian dry season, three lionesses in the Nsefu pride are pregnant. Even with protection from fellow lions, the stakes couldn't be higher, from cub-hungry predators like leopards and hyenas to the hunting duties necessary to sustain the group. Can the pride meet the demands of their growing population?
Ep. 4: The Misfit (2017-04-20)

A six-week-old lion cub gets separated from his pride and has to face the nighttime terrors of the African bush. Cub-hungry predators, dehydration, and rival lions instinctively primed to kill are just some of the threats ahead. Can this intrepid little misfit find his way back to safety, or will the harsh rules of the wild prevail?
Ep. 5: Teenage Pride (2017-04-27)

The Nsefu lion pride of Zambia are in an enviable position, with a litter of new cubs, control of the best territory on the Luangwa River, and strong males to protect them. But as the cubs grow older, pressure mounts as they begin to understand their roles and how every misstep can threaten the very existence of their family
Ep. 6: Survivors of the Plains (2017-05-04)

In hyena society, the females call the shots--but they're also charged with making difficult decisions. So when drought pushes a spotted hyena clan to the brink of starvation, the matriarch has a call to make: wait in the Liuwa Plains for rain that will bring wildebeest, or set out in search of a nourishing kill?