Earth at Night in Colour — S01E01 — Lion Grasslands

00:00:18 The night.

00:01:15 Alien landscapes.

00:02:36 The grasslands here are home to three generations of a small family.

00:03:31 but big enough to get into trouble.

00:04:51 of a lioness and her family at night.

00:05:45 The pride male is out on patrol.

00:06:55 But he gives it everything he's got...

00:08:08 Lions aren't just more active at night.

00:09:20 But she can't hunt with her cubs in tow.

00:10:27 Lions are known for hunting as a pride.

00:12:29 for up to two nights.

00:13:35 But under a full moon his usual prey will see him coming.

00:15:02 the eagle owl isn't exactly a fussy eater.

00:16:17 - -

00:17:56 One of the cubs is safe.

00:19:27 ...and despite calling day and night across her territory...

00:20:51 Her missing cubs are alive.

00:22:25 - Moving closer, she picks up a scent. -

00:24:11 we can finally see the lengths a lioness will go to...

00:25:09 It's amazing how well she's worked to protect these cubs.

00:25:54 Buffalo, lions and hyenas are the three biggest threats to lion cubs.

00:26:40 Oh, there's something happening just near your side.

00:27:18 This is just incredible.

00:28:07 it's more important than ever to protect Africa's most magnificent big cat.