Big Cats 24/7

Season 1

The Big Cats 24/7 team begins a six-month expedition tracking lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta. Cinematographer Gordon Buchanan follows one of the largest lion prides in Africa. Anna Dimitriadis tracks down the Okavango’s most elusive big cat, the cheetah. Filmmaker Brad Bestelink reunites with his favorite leopardess, Xudum. A wildfire threatens the big cats, and the team.

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S1 E1 - Episode 1
September 17, 2024
55min
TV-PG
The Big Cats 24/7 team begins a six-month expedition following lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta. A huge wildfire threatens the big cats and the team.
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S1 E2 - Episode 2
September 17, 2024
55min
TV-PG
The team follows lions, leopards, and cheetahs after a massive wildfire. Witness the dominant male lions fight intruders while leopards and cheetahs struggle to secure their next meal.
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S1 E3 - Episode 3
September 24, 2024
55min
TV-PG
A fight with intruders leaves the lion pride males injured and the mothers with cubs vulnerable to attack. Xudum, the female leopard, takes risks to find a mate.
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