NATURE & WILDLIFE

Growing up Cat

IN PRODUCTION

This series looks at the stages, milestones, and rites of passage that African big cats must endure on the journey from helpless cub to independent adult, capturing every step of their incredible transformation from birth to self sufficient hunter.

This series looks at the stages, milestones, and rites of passage that African big cats must endure on the journey from helpless cub to independent adult, capturing every step of their incredible transformation from birth to self sufficient hunter.

Duration
2x60'
Production Company
WildEarth TV
Original Language
English
YOP
2026
Definitions
UHD
Big Cats
Blue Chip

synopsis

Seasons
1

Filmed across iconic landscapes including the Maasai Mara, the Serengeti, and the Okavango Delta, the series follows lion, leopard, and cheetah cubs through the earliest chapter of life: the den. Hidden from predators, they are blind, vulnerable, and entirely dependent on their mothers — yet even here, danger lurks. As they grow, play becomes practice, teaching crucial skills needed to survive in the wild. Adolescence brings new challenges and opportunities. Young lions navigate pride hierarchy, cheetahs hone the speed and precision that define them, and leopards begin their solitary journey to independence. Through first hunts, sibling rivalries, and life-or-death lessons, we witness the epic journey from cub to apex predator.

episodes
1
Growing up Cat Season 1

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