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Nature Episode 25.14 Superpride
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Nature Episode 25.14 Superpride

Episode Premiere
May 13, 2007
Genre
Documentary
Production Company
Thirteen
Official Site
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/
Episode Premiere
May 13, 2007
Genre
Documentary
Period
1982 -
Production Co
Thirteen
Distributor
PBS
Official Site
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/

The Serengeti, in northern Tanzania, teems with big predators. But none compare to the lion. The Serengeti sustains one of the biggest lion populations in Africa: approximately 3,500 lions in 300 prides. But this pride, residing in the central Serengeti, is an exception. 22 lions in all: they are a Super Pride. Few lion prides reach Super Pride status. This phenomenon requires the right conditions. Plentiful prey and strong pride males are key to its success. But keeping cubs alive to maturity is the Super Pride's ultimate goal. Sometimes the greatest threats to a lion cub's life come from other lions…