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12. Episode 12
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Lion expert David Youldon is in Zambia, where he witnesses the exceptional hunting skills of the Dambwa pride as they're prepared for release into a specially built 900 acre enclosure.
11. Episode 11
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At Antelope Park in central Zimbabwe, lion expert David Youldon witnesses his youngest cubs make remarkable progress.
10. Episode 10
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Following the release of seven female lions into a huge purpose built enclosure, the team prepares for the dangerous introduction of an adult male to the pride. While lion expert, David Youldon, makes a final check on the females he makes an important discovery, but he fears for the safety of feisty four year old female Phyre whom he hand reared. And one young lion shows signs that she's going to become a fearsome hunter.
9. Episode 9
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At Antelope Park there's a gathering of dignitaries from across Zimbabwe, as British Conservationist David Youldon prepares to release seven female lions called the Ngamo pride.
8. Episode 8
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At Antelope Park in central Zimbabwe seven female lions called the Ngamo pride are almost ready for release into a huge semi wild enclosure where it's hoped they'll breed.
7. Episode 7
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There's a long awaited reunion when David catches up with 17 month old lions Jebari and Jelani - two cubs he helped raise. After seven months apart the cubs have doubled in size and in confidence and developed skills that David has never seen before!
6. Episode 6
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When the youngest cubs in the Zambian Programme come face to face with a herd of impala - Bisa sees an opportunity to impress. But later, her confidence is put to the test when her and her sister are introduced to three older cubs.
5. Episode 5
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When the youngest cubs in the Zambian Programme come face to face with a herd of impala Bisa sees an opportunity to impress. But later, her confidence is put to the test when her and her sister are introduced to three older cubs.
4. Episode 4
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Three of the oldest lions in the Zambian programme set foot in the release site for the first time. When the enclosure gate is opened and the females get the chance to explore their new hunting ground.
3. Episode 3
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David oversees a potentially dangerous introduction when 17 month old sisters Temi and Tswana move in with two older females. Temi and Tswana are younger and smaller than their new pride mates but the sisters have always been confident and they won't submit without a fight. And the youngest cubs in the release programme face their first real test as Bemba and Bisa get caught in a tropical storm.
2. Episode 2
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After months of preparation seven new lions arrive at the park. Two adult females are brought in to start Zambia's first breeding programme. And five young cubs start their journey towards eventual release. At the Dambwa Forest site David checks in with Zulu and his pride to make sure they're settling in to their new home.
1. Episode 1
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Zulu and his pride move one step closer to release. The six lions are darted and moved to their new home. The lions could have a reaction to the drugs and the stakes are raised when the male lions start to wake up on route to their new home!
