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S2E4
Reunion
September 24, 2025
Reunited, the Xudum Pride lionesses struggle to feed their young — one cub is starving. As male leopards are pushed closer together by rising floodwaters, leopard mom Lediba and cheetah mom Pobe each fight to keep their cubs alive.
TV Schedule
Season 2
New Beginnings
S2E5
Young Xudum lionesses return north as Pobe faces tragedy, and Lediba struggles to feed her...
A Pride Divided
S2E3
Under attack from intruder male lions, the mums with young cubs must find the rest of the pride....
The Rogue Boys
S2E1
The "Big Cats 24/7" team returns to the Okavango Delta to catch up with old friends.
Under Siege
S2E2
With the dominant males gone, intruder lions close in on the Xudum pride’s young cubs.
Season 1
Episode Five
S1E5
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta, putting lion, leopard and cheetah mothers to the...
Episode Four
S1E4
The annual flood has finally arrived at Okavango Delta, bringing new challenges for the big...
Episode Three
S1E3
After fighting intruders, the dominant male lions disappear, leaving their family exposed....
Specials
Big Cats Unleashed - Masters of the Hunt
September 10, 2025
Discover what makes big cats the world’s top predators, with power and precision in each...
Big Cats Unleashed - Why Are Africa's Big Cats Climbing Trees?
October 31, 2024
In the Okavango Delta, all three of these big cats are taking advantage of an aerial position....
Clips & Previews
Can the Lion Pride Bring Down a Buffalo?
S2E6
The Xudum pride works together to bring down a huge buffalo, but things don't go according...
Cheetah Mom Teaches Her Cubs to Hunt
S2E4
Pobe catches an impala then allows her cubs to chase it, marking an important moment for the...
Leopard Risks Stealing a Kill from a Male Lion
S2E3
Lediba and cub have their meal interrupted by a male lion. As night falls, she takes a huge...
Lionesses Clash with Invading Male Lions
S2E3
The Xudum pride mums lock jaws with "The Rogue Boys," an intruding male coalition.
Season 2 Preview
September 10, 2025
Big Cats 24/7 is back in the stunning Okavango Delta, revealing the dramatic lives of its big...
Lions Steal a Leopard Kill
S2E1
A leopard with its kill in a tree provides an unexpected opportunity for the hungry Xudum pride....
Cheetah Mom Defends Her Cubs from a Leopard
S2E2
Pobe and cubs face a threat in the night – a leopard wants their meal.
Cheetah's Epic Takedown
S2E2
As prey scatter, Pobe charges out of the dust to bring down a meal for herself and her two...
Hungry Lions Battle A Crocodile for a Meal
S1E6
Tsebe’s desperate hunger leads to a dangerous battle against a crocodile for a much-needed...
Female Leopard Defending Cubs from Male Leopard Caught on Thermal Camera
S1E6
A male leopard grabs Xudum’s cub after a harrowing confrontation.
A Lost Lion Cub Faces Nighttime Alone
S1E5
Filmmaker Gordon Buchanan fears the worst for Matho’s lost lion cub.
Showdown: Intruding Male Lions Threaten Young Males of the Xudum Pride
S1E3
One lioness and two juvenile males are left to defend Xudum Pride territory from intruding...
Preview
September 18, 2024
Follow lions, leopards and cheetahs day and night In Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta.
A Cheetah Takes Down an Impala After a Dramatic Chase
S1E2
The pressure is on for Pobe to make a kill. Fortunately, lying low is the perfect hunting strategy....
Thermal Cameras Capture Lions On a Midnight Hunt
S1E1
Thermal cameras capture the pride using their profound night vision to hunt tsessebes.
Life in a Lion Pride
S1E2
The survival of a lion pride comes down to its experienced mothers and dominant males.
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