Nature — S36E05 — The Cheetah Children

00:00:14 NARRATOR: There are few sights in nature

00:02:20 He'd been following the female, gaining her trust,

00:04:00 would allow him to witness

00:05:34 Their fluffy coats help to disguise them

00:07:42 Dinner's ready, and she calls her family to join her.

00:09:41 when tragedy struck.

00:11:16 And it was going to be Solo and my little journey together.

00:13:39 and peculiar playmates.

00:16:39 the lesson suddenly becomes more compelling.

00:19:35 Her kill is a triumph for the family,

00:21:10 in the space of a month.

00:23:08 WOLHUTER: The cheetah were everywhere and I just heard

00:24:53 But if it's a natural injury, then you don't.

00:27:15 She can only offer comfort, nothing more.

00:30:03 And she was really obliging, and later,

00:33:29 but at eight months old, they still lack skill.

00:35:45 But they're not taking no for an answer.

00:38:32 WOLHUTER: They'll sometimes see a piece of dung over there

00:40:29 The mother has already lost one cub to lions.

00:42:44 Now a fresh instinct is beginning to take hold of her.

00:45:07 well, now I'm going to be a normal cheetah,

00:46:57 It's summer's end, and shorter days

00:50:40 NARRATOR: In the months that followed,

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