Anytime you see a fully grown predator, you should be in awe, cuz what it takes to get there is immense. A very low percentage make it to adulthood. Also, the lions propensity for growth is impressive. That little thing will grow up to hunt 1500lb buffalo. Animals are incredible because no matter what they are dealing with, they continue to push on, unrelenting.
Where do you get your number of 1500 Cape buffalo? A lion hunt is only 80% successful and they abandon a hunt before they’ll hurt themselves. Lionsa are ABSUSH HUNTERS AND OMLY FEMALES HUNT.
25:4226:30 Omg you can see the pain in the leopard's face, had to be done from the perspective of the lioness, what a brutal world. This documentary is so raw and matter of fact, thank you Nat Geo!
Without this narrator, I don’t think it would have been as powerful. So well written and delivered. Especially when you consider that the reverence and awe of nature is already so hard to put into words. 🙏🏻
This is riveting , I flat out love these animals and this drama, and this narrator, I am all in, even Sakekarma an his temperament can't keep me from this great show.
@@marilynwillett804 in this case, I think it is. Lionesses do most of the hunting for their families. No food, no survival. I know that's rare in the animal kingdom, but in this particular instance, I think it's appropriate
It’s amazing to watch how they managed to shoot this incredible footage in wild nature. Thanks to the production team. They did fantastic job for this documentary film.
Anytime you see a fully grown predator, you should be in awe, cuz what it takes to get there is immense. A very low percentage make it to adulthood. Also, the lions propensity for growth is impressive. That little thing will grow up to hunt 1500lb buffalo. Animals are incredible because no matter what they are dealing with, they continue to push on, unrelenting
I remember back in the 70s. My dad got a subscription to National Geographic. I was around 10. And I was so excited to get your magazine in my greedy hands. To this day I still love your magazine. All of your docs. I remember the specials on TV. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING .
@@shelley4746 when male lion cubs get old enough, the father will kick them out of the pride. In this case the young lion did not leave and so his father attacked him. The injury from the attack likely killed him.
My heart broke for the mother lion whose 2 newborn cubs were killed by their own sub adult siblings. 😢 This is why lionesses hide their cubs until at least they are 3 months old. They can’t join the pride until they are strong enough to stand the rough playing and walking they do regularly.
@@AnastasiaBeaverhousn I don't think you understand the leopards only determination ils to stop lions from becoming full grown adults so the leopard will deticate their lives to killing all lion cubs
I LOVE National Geographic’s videos on ANY AFRICAN ANIMALS be it lions, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, Elle’s, whatever the subject matter! Always enjoy the narrator as well! Professionally done!!!!
I can remember always watching nat geo and every min asking my grandad what kind of animal is that and he told “boy if u just listen they’ll tell what kind of animal it is just listen”. I love animal documentaries especially lions.
I watch all lion documentaries but this one is brutal!! Usually the male cubs are banished around 2 to keep them from inbreeding. But when your own pride kills their cubs, this pride is wicked.
This really was rather brutal. From entire prey families consumed to lions killing their cubs and then the young male killed by his father. Makes me wonder if this pride is exceptionally violent or if the other videos toned down the brutality to portray them as more agreeable to our senses.
Charles Dance who played Tywin Lannister on GoT has a great voice as a narrator. But he is an actor, actors act, adding some of their own dramatic flair to the storytelling. I think the story is dramatic enough, he could tone down the drama he imparts, just a bit. Otherwise I think he's a great fit for the role. I wonder though, to what degree does his input shape the narration ? 🤔 It may be that he's just doing what he's being instructed to do as well. Just my 2 cents and thoughts on the subject.
Lions are the reason I love Hyenas (they are the true definition of small but powerful)….if the Lion’s prey were as wise as Hyenas, they would stop being hunted by these ruthless thugs (lions)
Awesome documentary show just how brutal the wild can become 🦁 🦁 even family Thank you 😊 for the awesome footage one of the best seen in a long time 👑 This king & queen are brutal together ❤ 💙 great team
I hate that hyenas are the villains in every plot about Africa’s hunters. It’s a crime to not teach humanity about truth in nature. Why lie because of the Lion King? 😂 it’s just a rip off of Hamlet.
@@awesomepixie419 This documentary is about Sekekama and the apex apex predators the lions. They rule the kingdom, without their presence this show wouldnt even reach the massive audience it has. So from that point of view, of the apex apex predators, hyenas are vermin and not worthy to rule. Hamlet has little to do with the Lion King, you just read that off the internet somewhere and havent read hamlet yourself.
*In animal fights, every time you see a fully grown predator, you should be amazed by the effort it has put in to reach that stage. Only a very small percentage of them make it through. Animals in their fights are incredible because no matter what difficulties they face, they persist and keep moving forward* ❤❤
Matsumi, mother, warrior, leader,, (long pause with dramatic powerful music sound) All hail the Queen!! Best ending of any move or documentary ever made.
We the people want to see more well made documentaries about the wildlife that we know nothing about. Getting a glimpse into a world we don’t usually see is quite amazing.
@@frozenglaicericet-pose6104 I agree the script they gave him to read was over the top, but that doesn't change the fact his "voice" is made for this. Two completely different things... Everyone is always so negative on the internet LoL
i always thought lions went and gave birth in a secluded area. i didn’t realize the pride would seek the mother out- or maybe it was by whim they ran into one another. so sad for those babies. i get if they were killed by other animals or a different pride but it’s unfortunate it had to be the doing of her own older sons/ nephews.
They do-these male lions just went after them which is not uncommon. I’ve gone done a RUclips rabbit hole of Lion Docs and it’s so fascinating to see the dynamics in a lion pride. I saw one where two fully grown male lions were held off by a smaller female lion and they stayed back despite them being bigger because she was so overprotective.
Typically, from the research I have been able to get my hands on, fellow female lions don't go after another female's cubs unless the male is overthrown by another, in that case he kills all babies that aren't his on sight and has the prid help. Which is why I don't think this documentary is telling the whole story because female lions don't usually go after one another's cubs, in fact, they often raise them together. I think the king got overthrown, which also explains why he just up and left the pride along with the queen.
These are actually her male sons. She has about 3 or 4 juvenile males and one or two girls that are semi adult. It was the males that lead the attack on the cubs.
yea im a lil.lost on that part. i knw the mother's always stay away asnd separate when having the cubs. but im not understanding why they killed them werent they the same pride and the father was still the leader rite?
@@Brad45420 the male lions when taking over a new pride will kill all the cubs that not his bloodline 1 because they aren't his and 2 to make the female go in heat faster so he can make his bloodline it's sad but nature. Also when it's mating season the king will hurt or even kill his own if they get too close to his female.
@@renataorr7280 but wasmt the head male still leading the pride? i thought he was just walking his territory. and i thought it was the other females tha'st killed the cubs? ill have to rewatch it it seemed differemt from any other infanticide ive seen
An absolutely stunning story. The narrative was very refreshing being told in story fashion. It kept me sitting on the edge waiting for what else was to happen.
She is a LIONESS. They say the lion is the king of the jungle. But it’s the lioness who does the hunting. It is the LIONESS who takes care of the pride. Her spirit is formidable.
Stevie 1973 🤗 Yes, She does it All, And I really dislike how Mr lazy lion🦁 comes charging in and just takes the kill that she has killed, and he will eat it all, even takes from the little cubs🐈🐾🐾😢💔
@@pairrynwatson4229 You clearly don’t understand. Male lions are impressive hunters in their own right and have to fend for themselves for years before they can challenge and hopefully gain their own pride. Allowing them to eat first is acknowledgement of their contribution and of their importance to the pride’s welfare. I agree that the lionesses are vital, but if they can’t defend their territory and protect their cubs, it’s all for naught. That’s absolutely essential and it’s where the pride males shine most. And if you can’t protect your pride and grow your army, success in what matters most is unstable at best and pretty much out of reach.
they are both important. It is symbiotic. None would thrive without the other. The Savannah is a very unforgiving & harsh environment. Queens alone would be very hard to make it out alive. And even if they did have that small percentage of a chance to thrive, their cubs definitely wouldn't make it out alive. Lions patrol their kingdom and would leave their scent everywhere plus they'd roar daily to prevent other males from coming in to take over. That special low freq vibration roar travels miles and miles on end informing his presence to other rival males. Moreover others would know through the roar the condition of the male as in his strength, confidence and if it's worthy to come in or not. Deterring other males from coming in protects the cubs, giving them a chance to thrive in such a hostile environment. Having the presence of a king is already 90% of the battle won for the pride. Id also like to add that a male lion when it's still an adolescent would get kicked out from its pride. That young no experience adolescent male would have to go look for another pride to take over by killing the king. This doesn't happen overnight. It takes years to get strong and survive all alone in such a hostile environment. These years spent all alone toughens the male. Some don't make it as well unfortunately. But the ones you see having a pride and all have definitely been through those juvenile years and they did hunt by themselves to survive those odds for years. The king could join in the females and hunt as well. He knows how to do it and is very skilled at it but the females themselves wouldn't want that cause they could do the hunting while the king could attend to his task which is a priority as aforementioned about the importance of such tasks. The environment is truly very unforgiving. The king can't be caught lacking or it'll be his, some of the females and his cubs downfall in a glimpse.
Yes bt lion is the king of jungle cz duty is to protect the pride territory and bring huge animals like Buffalo Lioness is for child bearing n feed the pride
A moment of silence for the warthogs. It's so much pain for the warthog mother to see her own kids die. No wonder she gave up at the end to get eaten. It just goes to show how efficient and intelligent lions are.
@@tyronevaldez-kruger5313 that’s why I feel so bad for cheetahs and leopards. They leave their young to hunt . Sometimes bad things happen to their young while they away . That is truly heartbreaking too. They say cubs including lions have about 20 percent chance of survival. Absolutely love them all.
@@Stevie-hn7mp feel the same. But it's crazy how nature works: cheetahs and leopards are incredible hunters but can't hide their children vs clumsy warthogs that can hide theirs as if the devil came to get them. Edit I typed "children" instead young. I confused it as German speaker : )
wow that was awesome,I love savage kingdom😀 I know its the wild life but it really bothered me when the lioness didnt protect her newborn cubs they were soooo adorable!!!
Most male lions will not kill their own cubs. Only when a new male takes over and dominates, the new male will kill the cubs in order to mate with the females and start his own bloodline. It's sad but it's nature.
I like the way the narrator gives the killing of the leopard cub from both perspectives, that of the leopard mother, and that of the lioness, looking for a place to have her cubs. so now we know why she killed the cub in order to run off the leopard mother from essentially killing her lioncubs. Sadly, her family killed her cubs too.
even though lions r my favorite animal, still i feel so sorry for the leopard cub, oh it breaks my heart how cruel life and nature can be. to see the poor loapard mom carry her dead baby. i like ALL BIG CATS AND DOMESTIC TOO,
It’s amazing how freaking good this stuff is and when you’re working with what you have, and say the main stream movies have complete control from their start. Right!
I feel so terrible for that young sub adult male lion, he literally was trying to hide behind his mother because he knew his father was going to kill him
Heartbreaking 💔 😪 those baby cubs killed by her family, its a good thing a mother lioness can forget what her family did because if that was me a human mother, I would be out for blood family or not. 🌻🙏🐾🐾
Don't get too close; yo father knows nothing of mercy!! This narrator is off the chain with his commentary. I wish every loin doc. was commentated this way.
Why am I crying….. omg the pain the one lion must have been in. Killing my heart. I can’t deal. I’m not made for nature. It’s so mean and heartless I can’t
Does anyone remember on one of the episodes of “Savage Kingdom “ where in the beginning of the episode there was a juvenile male lion, it seemed as if he was really young but not a little cub but bit yet a almost grown cub. But he was brutally injured by his father ( I think he is jaw was broken) it seemed like he was too close to his mother and I just couldn’t understand WHY that happened. I know some male lions are unpredictable but if that was his son then why do that because that’s his heir to the throne. Am I missing something ? Was he an incoming male that just took over the pride ? I don’t know, there wasn’t a background on that it not
This is the episode you're talking about. And the reason the father did that is because only one male lion has mating rights to the lionesses. And he's not the heir to the throne because eventually, he'll have to leave the pride so he can have his own pride someday. The reason His father attacked him is because he knew he was getting in heat around the other females even though they're his relatives and he might challenge him for the throne
@@hariengradford2699 Oh wow I was wondering why he did that. Because I was like he just went to drink water, why attack him? How can they tell that as King makes me want to study for the fun of it, I've just became obsessed with these documentaries.
@@hariengradford2699 yes absolutely right. I seen that one. The lion that was attached was a subadult and started sensing the lionesses pheromones of when she’s in heat. The male runs him off to prevent interbreeding. I always feel so sorry for the male who get kicked out alone. I’m always wanting another male to be with him. It’s a hard life on male lions.
Yeah if you notice he was following Mom because Mom was in heat and he was confused by the scent. Mom was growling him off. Females will usually try to reject close family members they grow up with but males still get drawn in by pheromones. From that point own Sakakama was treating him like an adult male rival.
Anytime you see a fully grown predator, you should be in awe, cuz what it takes to get there is immense. A very low percentage make it to adulthood. Also, the lions propensity for growth is impressive. That little thing will grow up to hunt 1500lb buffalo. Animals are incredible because no matter what they are dealing with, they continue to push on, unrelenting.
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Where do you get your number of 1500 Cape buffalo? A lion hunt is only 80% successful and they abandon a hunt before they’ll hurt themselves. Lionsa are ABSUSH HUNTERS AND OMLY FEMALES HUNT.
@@falloutman565 it says "1500lbs"...thats how much they weigh...."lb" means pounds....
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@@falloutman565 No, they only have about 25 percent success rate. We‘re talking about lions, not wild dogs.
25:42 26:30 Omg you can see the pain in the leopard's face, had to be done from the perspective of the lioness, what a brutal world. This documentary is so raw and matter of fact, thank you Nat Geo!
The lioness' cubs getting killed seemed like karma after that
This is straight to the point
You are right, it is raw, too much graphic for me. I have to skip the graphic parts to finish the video as it is too stressing for me 😮💨
felt hurt for leopard 😢
Very sad indeed what happened to the cubs.
Without this narrator, I don’t think it would have been as powerful. So well written and delivered. Especially when you consider that the reverence and awe of nature is already so hard to put into words. 🙏🏻
This is riveting , I flat out love these animals and this drama, and this narrator, I am all in, even Sakekarma an his temperament can't keep me from this great show.
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The Narrator is Charles Dance. Not just some narrator
This guy is a living legend
It's Tywin Lannister the old lion 🦁
"Kings rule, but dynasties are built on the shoulders of queens." What a powerful quote!
Only to those who think woman should rule everything
not powerful and not accurate.
@@marilynwillett804 lol true...just more programming...
@@marilynwillett804 in this case, I think it is. Lionesses do most of the hunting for their families. No food, no survival. I know that's rare in the animal kingdom, but in this particular instance, I think it's appropriate
@@TheMessianicFeast programming for what?
It’s amazing to watch how they managed to shoot this incredible footage in wild nature. Thanks to the production team. They did fantastic job for this documentary film.
Glad to see all the original characters from Lion King showed up.
Of Course, they're in the MOTHERLAND after all!!.😊
Anytime you see a fully grown predator, you should be in awe, cuz what it takes to get there is immense. A very low percentage make it to adulthood. Also, the lions propensity for growth is impressive. That little thing will grow up to hunt 1500lb buffalo. Animals are incredible because no matter what they are dealing with, they continue to push on, unrelenting
bar for bar
It is absolutely breathe taking to listen to the narrator, his descriptive words paints the picture just like an artists does while painting . .
Boy do I love these lion documentaries! The narrator's voice is so soothing.
He is good first time i heard it like this.
Really? 14:42 is soothing?
After watching this my family doesn’t seem so bad anymore 😂
Right! And my cat too 🙌🏽🐈⬛🙀
😂😂😂😂😂😂
😅😅😅🙌🏾
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Finally, a new lion documentary that isnt just a repost of an old one!
Yes it is 5yrs ago.
I remember back in the 70s. My dad got a subscription to National Geographic. I was around 10. And I was so excited to get your magazine in my greedy hands. To this day I still love your magazine. All of your docs. I remember the specials on TV. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING .
Incredible series. Extraordinary!! The narration, the body movements and facial expressions tied in perfectly…stunning scenery! What a masterpiece!
@Eyes up I just made a similar comment to yours, a few seconds ago, but you said it a little bit better 😆
Played Tywin Lannister on the TV show Game of Thrones. Ironically the family banner on the show for the Lannisters had a lion on it. 😁
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The way the father killed his child and the way the older siblings killed the babies was soul crushing
It wasnt his child, it was the child of a different male lion.
@@gurjotsidhu9494Ah what a relief
@@rillihi697 Nevermind it was his child
@@gurjotsidhu9494 Ah well
@@shelley4746 when male lion cubs get old enough, the father will kick them out of the pride. In this case the young lion did not leave and so his father attacked him. The injury from the attack likely killed him.
My heart broke for the mother lion whose 2 newborn cubs were killed by their own sub adult siblings. 😢 This is why lionesses hide their cubs until at least they are 3 months old. They can’t join the pride until they are strong enough to stand the rough playing and walking they do regularly.
Karma.. She killed the leopard 🤷🏾♀️
@@AnastasiaBeaverhousn really? It is the same for the cubs?
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@@AnastasiaBeaverhousn I don't think you understand the leopards only determination ils to stop lions from becoming full grown adults so the leopard will deticate their lives to killing all lion cubs
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i love nattional geograhphic lion documentaries, the narration, picture and music is EXCELLENT.
I agree!
The most frightning sound i ever heard was a Tiger mateing or territory call at night,its enough to make you freeze.
I LOVE National Geographic’s videos on ANY AFRICAN ANIMALS be it lions, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, Elle’s, whatever the subject matter!
Always enjoy the narrator as well! Professionally done!!!!
Excellent footage. Give all my being to ptotect our wildlife from becoming extinct. Save all life.
The narrator of this video is Carles Dance who played Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones
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I can remember always watching nat geo and every min asking my grandad what kind of animal is that and he told “boy if u just listen they’ll tell what kind of animal it is just listen”. I love animal documentaries especially lions.
Aww how cute
That's almost exactly how I started liking animals.. when I was little years ago watching it with my grandpa
Poor granddad had a redacted grandson- you probs drove him to drink
The narrator’s voice and delivery is PERFECT! His voice kept me engaged🤦🏾♀️❤️🤝🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾
I watch all lion documentaries but this one is brutal!! Usually the male cubs are banished around 2 to keep them from inbreeding. But when your own pride kills their cubs, this pride is wicked.
There are no morals in the animal kingdom. So the word 'wicked' cannot apply...
This really was rather brutal. From entire prey families consumed to lions killing their cubs and then the young male killed by his father. Makes me wonder if this pride is exceptionally violent or if the other videos toned down the brutality to portray them as more agreeable to our senses.
@@user-yq2wj6gn5i I'm sure he or she meant 'Brutal or Violent' not _morally wicked._
@@dostagirl9551 i saw so many lion documentaries as well but never seen such a wicked pride
I'm surprised she did not defend those cubs....odd
The story teller of this episode speaks as if he's right in the pride; you can actually feel the the impact of the story.
I disagree. He's quite annoying. He sounds like he's trying waaaay to hard. Snarky, bullying.
I believe this is Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister) from Game of Thrones.
@@StraightBleach Yes, I believe you're exactly right.
Charles Dance who played Tywin Lannister on GoT has a great voice as a narrator. But he is an actor, actors act, adding some of their own dramatic flair to the storytelling.
I think the story is dramatic enough, he could tone down the drama he imparts, just a bit. Otherwise I think he's a great fit for the role.
I wonder though, to what degree does his input shape the narration ? 🤔 It may be that he's just doing what he's being instructed to do as well.
Just my 2 cents and thoughts on the subject.
That's what I hate about it lol
Nat Geo Wild is the best channel for these incredible animals of Africa . Absolutely love his voice . Thank you for these videos.
An amazing documentary, lions are my favorite animals of all times. Thank you 🙏🏽
The Tiger is more beautiful
NOTHING CAN BEAT LIONS BEST ANIMAL
@@rebelarchangel1589 nope
@@rebelarchangel1589 I agree, but lions are more interesting, the ultimate beast I can say.
Lions are the reason I love Hyenas (they are the true definition of small but powerful)….if the Lion’s prey were as wise as Hyenas, they would stop being hunted by these ruthless thugs (lions)
Another GREAT narrator has been born...a legend amongst those before him.
It's Tywin Lannister.
Wow spectacular footage I must say 👏 I love the close ups and angles. Looks amazing on my 4k tv. Thanks for the upload!!
Beautiful documentary...Thank u 4 sharing keep them coming....I love Charles Dances voice narrating...I could listen to him all day...
Awesome documentary show just how brutal the wild can become 🦁 🦁 even family Thank you 😊 for the awesome footage one of the best seen in a long time 👑 This king & queen are brutal together ❤ 💙 great team
“Hyenas infect the kingdom like a plague” Great line for a film but they are part of the kingdom and fierce hunters themselves
I hate that hyenas are the villains in every plot about Africa’s hunters. It’s a crime to not teach humanity about truth in nature. Why lie because of the Lion King? 😂 it’s just a rip off of Hamlet.
@@awesomepixie419 I agree ❤️
@@awesomepixie419they get such a bad rep. they’re actually pretty smart.
@@awesomepixie419 This documentary is about Sekekama and the apex apex predators the lions. They rule the kingdom, without their presence this show wouldnt even reach the massive audience it has. So from that point of view, of the apex apex predators, hyenas are vermin and not worthy to rule. Hamlet has little to do with the Lion King, you just read that off the internet somewhere and havent read hamlet yourself.
@@birdstwin1186and yet they still kill lions worthy to rule or not and they don’t kill their cubs for nothing🤣
*In animal fights, every time you see a fully grown predator, you should be amazed by the effort it has put in to reach that stage. Only a very small percentage of them make it through. Animals in their fights are incredible because no matter what difficulties they face, they persist and keep moving forward* ❤❤
Matsumi, mother, warrior, leader,, (long pause with dramatic powerful music sound)
All hail the Queen!!
Best ending of any move or documentary ever made.
Isjdjehs. What do we
Just hearing his name Sekekama gives me sweet goosebumps.
All of these things are not going to
Yes me too, he is such a powerful legendary warrior & king. All lions are wonderful but some lead more of a legacy than others, such as Sekekama.
@@cindyhernandez2101 as if we care about your opinion
Sekekama, Mandevu, and Ntwadumela….. legendary lions with legendary names.
Ntwadumela is on top of them all.
I could watch these lions ALLLL dayyyyy ❤️😀
Me too
Sometimes I do, lol I'm injured on workers comp and some days Lions is all I watch
Me to 👍🏽
😂 I have since 7 or 8yrs old
I know right 😁!
The emotional impact of this documentary was immense. Great job NG.
I AM SORRY IS THAT CHARLES DANCE'S VOICE? Tywin Lannister is THE PERFECT narrator for this
We the people want to see more well made documentaries about the wildlife that we know nothing about. Getting a glimpse into a world we don’t usually see is quite amazing.
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Yes,and no cheating,putting together segments of diff. shows and pretending its one new one,ive seen that more than once.
@@trailblazer1047 You're right. This documentary is more a spectacular crowd pleaser rather than informative
The narrator of this episode speaks with such immersive detail, it feels like you're right there with the pride, experiencing every moment firsthand.
Love that they got Tywin Lannister to narrate this, he has got the perfect voice for it.
No...it was so pretentious 🤦😑
@@frozenglaicericet-pose6104 I agree the script they gave him to read was over the top, but that doesn't change the fact his "voice" is made for this. Two completely different things... Everyone is always so negative on the internet LoL
Good ear
I wondered whom that voice belonged to!
@@N8turenut Beautiful Pup!! =)
Thank you for this great video. I appreciate everything and EVERYONE involved. Please. Never stop putting these together!
Yes we need Walter Page and David Attenborough,to host,none of these Cartoon types,this guy is good forget his name.
i always thought lions went and gave birth in a secluded area. i didn’t realize the pride would seek the mother out- or maybe it was by whim they ran into one another. so sad for those babies. i get if they were killed by other animals or a different pride but it’s unfortunate it had to be the doing of her own older sons/ nephews.
They do-these male lions just went after them which is not uncommon. I’ve gone done a RUclips rabbit hole of Lion Docs and it’s so fascinating to see the dynamics in a lion pride. I saw one where two fully grown male lions were held off by a smaller female lion and they stayed back despite them being bigger because she was so overprotective.
Typically, from the research I have been able to get my hands on, fellow female lions don't go after another female's cubs unless the male is overthrown by another, in that case he kills all babies that aren't his on sight and has the prid help. Which is why I don't think this documentary is telling the whole story because female lions don't usually go after one another's cubs, in fact, they often raise them together. I think the king got overthrown, which also explains why he just up and left the pride along with the queen.
These are actually her male sons. She has about 3 or 4 juvenile males and one or two girls that are semi adult. It was the males that lead the attack on the cubs.
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I’m a wild animal fanatic but I watch Savage Kingdom specifically to hear the voice of this narrator. He’s just so awesomely distinctive.
This is Scar
Whoever filmed this is an iconic individual 🔥
Amazing footage, I hate how the lions in the pride killed the cubs 😢
yea im a lil.lost on that part. i knw the mother's always stay away asnd separate when having the cubs. but im not understanding why they killed them werent they the same pride and the father was still the leader rite?
@@Brad45420 the male lions when taking over a new pride will kill all the cubs that not his bloodline 1 because they aren't his and 2 to make the female go in heat faster so he can make his bloodline it's sad but nature. Also when it's mating season the king will hurt or even kill his own if they get too close to his female.
@@renataorr7280 but wasmt the head male still leading the pride? i thought he was just walking his territory. and i thought it was the other females tha'st killed the cubs? ill have to rewatch it it seemed differemt from any other infanticide ive seen
they didn't mean to kill just didn't understand how fragile they were. didn't recognise them as lions.
@@Brad45420 it was by accident. Those big juveniles did not know their own strength.
An absolutely stunning story. The narrative was very refreshing being told in story fashion. It kept me sitting on the edge waiting for what else was to happen.
She is a LIONESS. They say the lion is the king of the jungle. But it’s the lioness who does the hunting. It is the LIONESS who takes care of the pride. Her spirit is formidable.
Stevie 1973 🤗 Yes, She does it All, And I really dislike how Mr lazy lion🦁 comes charging in and just takes the kill that she has killed, and he will eat it all, even takes from the little cubs🐈🐾🐾😢💔
@@pairrynwatson4229 You clearly don’t understand. Male lions are impressive hunters in their own right and have to fend for themselves for years before they can challenge and hopefully gain their own pride.
Allowing them to eat first is acknowledgement of their contribution and of their importance to the pride’s welfare.
I agree that the lionesses are vital, but if they can’t defend their territory and protect their cubs, it’s all for naught. That’s absolutely essential and it’s where the pride males shine most.
And if you can’t protect your pride and grow your army, success in what matters most is unstable at best and pretty much out of reach.
they are both important. It is symbiotic. None would thrive without the other. The Savannah is a very unforgiving & harsh environment. Queens alone would be very hard to make it out alive. And even if they did have that small percentage of a chance to thrive, their cubs definitely wouldn't make it out alive. Lions patrol their kingdom and would leave their scent everywhere plus they'd roar daily to prevent other males from coming in to take over. That special low freq vibration roar travels miles and miles on end informing his presence to other rival males. Moreover others would know through the roar the condition of the male as in his strength, confidence and if it's worthy to come in or not. Deterring other males from coming in protects the cubs, giving them a chance to thrive in such a hostile environment. Having the presence of a king is already 90% of the battle won for the pride.
Id also like to add that a male lion when it's still an adolescent would get kicked out from its pride. That young no experience adolescent male would have to go look for another pride to take over by killing the king. This doesn't happen overnight. It takes years to get strong and survive all alone in such a hostile environment. These years spent all alone toughens the male. Some don't make it as well unfortunately. But the ones you see having a pride and all have definitely been through those juvenile years and they did hunt by themselves to survive those odds for years.
The king could join in the females and hunt as well. He knows how to do it and is very skilled at it but the females themselves wouldn't want that cause they could do the hunting while the king could attend to his task which is a priority as aforementioned about the importance of such tasks. The environment is truly very unforgiving. The king can't be caught lacking or it'll be his, some of the females and his cubs downfall in a glimpse.
And it's the lion who protect the pride hunting is nothing for the king
Yes bt lion is the king of jungle cz duty is to protect the pride territory and bring huge animals like Buffalo
Lioness is for child bearing n feed the pride
I have seen this video like 50 times and I can't get enough of a great video
This is what i been waiting for cant wait to watch it yesss 😊😊😊😁😁😁 happy me happy life ❤❤❤!!!
A moment of silence for the warthogs. It's so much pain for the warthog mother to see her own kids die. No wonder she gave up at the end to get eaten. It just goes to show how efficient and intelligent lions are.
They really aren't very efficient even hunting in a group they are only successful about 20% of the time
@@loganhill6601 cause they hunt big game mostly so they it more infrequently than other predators
@@savblixky9797 they hunt in big numbers as well unlike other big cats.
@@tyronevaldez-kruger5313 that’s why I feel so bad for cheetahs and leopards. They leave their young to hunt . Sometimes bad things happen to their young while they away . That is truly heartbreaking too. They say cubs including lions have about 20 percent chance of survival. Absolutely love them all.
@@Stevie-hn7mp feel the same. But it's crazy how nature works: cheetahs and leopards are incredible hunters but can't hide their children vs clumsy warthogs that can hide theirs as if the devil came to get them. Edit I typed "children" instead young. I confused it as German speaker : )
This footage was mind blowing. Big ups to the film crews who managed to capture this
Thank you… National Geographic for another good series 👑
31:58 both cubs are dead but there is no time to mourn yet still I am in tears😭
Amazing footage. Great to see these creatures more personified adds perspective
The people who narrates for wild documentaries are just so good like , Queen natsumi!
wow that was awesome,I love savage kingdom😀 I know its the wild life but it really bothered me when the lioness didnt protect her newborn cubs they were soooo adorable!!!
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Ikr but she deserved it but the cubs didn't deserve to die
Lions are The Absolute Best !
Give us MORE !
Keep up the new videos.
Thank you.
Well done !
And you just realize how hard it is to grow up in nature especially in a lion pride, when their father will kill them and think nothing of it
Most male lions will not kill their own cubs. Only when a new male takes over and dominates, the new male will kill the cubs in order to mate with the females and start his own bloodline. It's sad but it's nature.
It's disusgstin how they call male lions king even though they don't care about their cubs but females not when they do everything for their family
Sounds like some of the two-legged fathers that walking around today
You don't need to see the brutal beatings from the king, to know the outcome. NatGeo is remarkable. 💯👍
i am soooooo freaking HAPPY right now!!!!!!!!!
Boy do I love these lion documentaries! The narrator's voice is so soothing.
I love lions and big cats, Leopards cheetahs tigers snow Leopards magnificent animals
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YES! YES! YES!!!!! Thank you! THANK YOU!!! Love love LOVE this series! 🤸🏾♀️😍🎉👍💜
His voice is perfect for this.
I just wish there was a little more volume, I could barely hear him.
I’m continually amazed by the wild animal footage on RUclips. Greetings and heartfelt thanks!
Majestic creatures! Just lovely! Great video! Thanks for bringing my distant 'friends ', to me.😝
Last night I was watching crocodiles and how vicouse their attacks can be. I'm really thankful to be a human.
Extraordinary, Pure masterpiece , very well done!!
This gives me such a joy!!
to all mothers in the world, I respect for your eternal love
Thank You ❤️
this documentary is so very well done!!!! the cinematography and the narration 👏🏻🎬
tywin lannister's voice
Africa has the best wildlife....I love lions....
Awesome Episode keep it coming 💯💯💯
These lionesses are gorgeous and incredible great huntresses and so protective of their families
More like this please
I like the way the narrator gives the killing of the leopard cub from both perspectives, that of the leopard mother, and that of the lioness, looking for a place to have her cubs. so now we know why she killed the cub in order to run off the leopard mother from essentially killing her lioncubs.
Sadly, her family killed her cubs too.
even though lions r my favorite animal, still i feel so sorry for the leopard cub, oh it breaks my heart how cruel life and nature can be. to see the poor loapard mom carry her dead baby. i like ALL BIG CATS AND DOMESTIC TOO,
Whoa....who's the big dark mane male?? What a gorgeous specimen he is.
Lions are a beauty to be reckoned with 🌺🌹🌷
God these creatures are so majestic. Love nature so much. Can be cruel but yet, so beautiful❤
ELIZABETH YOU THOUGHT WHAT YOU JUST SAW WAS MAJESTIC? Go find real documentaries tjat show a real pride family life!
@@falloutman565 link ?
I, It
Absolutely extraordinary documentary. Thank you Nat Geo, your amazing.
It's not a documentary. It's a fictionalized anthropomorphic story attempting to evoke Game of Thrones. Hence Charles Dance narrating.
It’s amazing how freaking good this stuff is and when you’re working with what you have, and say the main stream movies have complete control from their start. Right!
"Nature is never cruel, just unapologetically true to itself."
I love these lion documentaries!
I feel so terrible for that young sub adult male lion, he literally was trying to hide behind his mother because he knew his father was going to kill him
I don’t get why did his father attack and kill him?? What the purpose?
@@argentinourena3488 The mother was in estrus.
Insecure, that how it works, always about competition, it will always, sekekama going to die by another lion one day or he is dead now.
Thank you for breaking this down so clearly. 💡 Your videos are a lifesaver!
Heartbreaking 💔 😪 those baby cubs killed by her family, its a good thing a mother lioness can forget what her family did because if that was me a human mother, I would be out for blood family or not. 🌻🙏🐾🐾
I love these lion documentaries
Sekekama was actually named for Sir Seretse Khama - founder of modern Botswana. A lion named for a lion.
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very nice your interesting documentary fascinates me the life of animals but I get sad when they suffer and do not help them👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼🥰
Don't get too close; yo father knows nothing of mercy!! This narrator is off the chain with his commentary. I wish every loin doc. was commentated this way.
Absolutely awesome job with this documentary.
I LOVE the GoT take on this - the show's themes of savage and cunning in the quest for supreme reign are definitely at play here.
Thank you for such a great documentary. Like watching a movie thanks. 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
Thankyou nat geo one of the best documentary i have ever seen perfect sync background voice and the perfect camera skills
The way the lion took the warthog baby and ate it😭😭😭💔
Thank you for this great video. I appreciate everything and EVERYONE involved. Please. Never stop putting these together
Why am I crying….. omg the pain the one lion must have been in. Killing my heart. I can’t deal. I’m not made for nature. It’s so mean and heartless I can’t
Relax megs you are exactly where you belong just enjoy the documentary hun.
Hello Meg's
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I LOVE National Geographic’s videos on ANY AFRICAN ANIMALS be it lions, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, Elle’s, whatever the subject matter!
Does anyone remember on one of the episodes of “Savage Kingdom “ where in the beginning of the episode there was a juvenile male lion, it seemed as if he was really young but not a little cub but bit yet a almost grown cub. But he was brutally injured by his father ( I think he is jaw was broken) it seemed like he was too close to his mother and I just couldn’t understand WHY that happened. I know some male lions are unpredictable but if that was his son then why do that because that’s his heir to the throne. Am I missing something ? Was he an incoming male that just took over the pride ? I don’t know, there wasn’t a background on that it not
This is the episode you're talking about. And the reason the father did that is because only one male lion has mating rights to the lionesses. And he's not the heir to the throne because eventually, he'll have to leave the pride so he can have his own pride someday. The reason His father attacked him is because he knew he was getting in heat around the other females even though they're his relatives and he might challenge him for the throne
@@hariengradford2699 Oh wow I was wondering why he did that. Because I was like he just went to drink water, why attack him? How can they tell that as King makes me want to study for the fun of it, I've just became obsessed with these documentaries.
@@hariengradford2699 yes absolutely right. I seen that one. The lion that was attached was a subadult and started sensing the lionesses pheromones of when she’s in heat. The male runs him off to prevent interbreeding. I always feel so sorry for the male who get kicked out alone. I’m always wanting another male to be with him. It’s a hard life on male lions.
@@LetsGetChessy2206 WOULD'VE
Yeah if you notice he was following Mom because Mom was in heat and he was confused by the scent. Mom was growling him off. Females will usually try to reject close family members they grow up with but males still get drawn in by pheromones.
From that point own Sakakama was treating him like an adult male rival.
The narrator is awesome....love the savage kingdom....keep up the good job sir!!
Lions are like fire, they may be pretty but there also dangerous.
Unique creations of nature
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