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ENVIRONMENT
& WILDLIFE

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Episode1: Rulers of the Plain - The Lioness Episode2: Rulers of the Plain - The Lion
Among the 36 types of species in the family Felidae in the The male lions in a pride must leave their pack and go
world, only the lions live in groups centered on family, their own way when they turn 20 months old. The lion
and their lives are even more riveting than humans. The that remains must constantly fight in order to protect his
lioness protects and cares for her young. pack from being attacked by other lions. He also rears
However, if a male lion loses his leadership in a battle to his young.
another male, his cubs will meet their death. The lioness However, a male lion who has grown old and cannot
grieves for her lost cubs. fulfill his duty is exiled from his pride and wanders the
This documentary introduces the tragic life of a lioness plain until he becomes food for hyenas.
waiting once more for the birth of new cubs. The lives of males lions, from their dignified power to
their sad end is captured on film.