Stories of Africa
tv show

5 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired February 01, 2013
Overview
Stories of Africa captures the heart and spirit of some of Africa's most amazing animals. Shot over several years in some of Africa's best kept wild places, we follow the tale of the last lionesses of Liuwa and the incredible effort to establish a viable lion pride in Zambia.

The Real Lion Queen
Season 1 - Episode 5 - 1h 50m
Air Date
March 01, 2013
Overview
Filmmaker Herbert Bauer discovers the last remaining lioness of Liuwa in Zambia purely by chance when she steps out of myth and into his viewfinder. A remarkable bond develops between filmmaker and this lonely lioness that he calls Lady. Inspired by her resilience, African Parks and the Carnivore team at the Zambia Wildlife Authority decide to re-establish a viable pride in Liuwa. They build a shelter also known as a boma. They dart two males in a neighboring park and transport them to Lady's core territory. Lady considers both males but after a year, she's still not ...




