Main content
This programme will be available shortly after broadcast

Episode 14

Episode 14 of 15

The keepers are celebrating a very special birthday. Maleika, the old dame of the lion pride, is celebrating her 18th, and Kate and the keepers have a very special surprise for her.

The keepers are celebrating a very special birthday. Maleika, the old dame of the lion pride, is celebrating her 18th, and Kate and the keepers have a very special surprise for her.

Across the park, animals are being encouraged to unleash their wild instincts, and perhaps the Cuban crocodiles are the most spectacular example. When they attack large prey, they perform the ultimate act of croc aggression - the death roll. The purpose of this is to tear off large chunks of meat while disorientating their target, but they often use it to fight competitors in their territory. Cayo and Fang don’t disappoint, attacking the hide-wrapped log moments after it enters the water, producing the most amazing scenes.

Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin trains his lens on the emus to try to work out what the source of their disagreement is, and Megan McCubbin tries to tempt a new joey out of its mum’s pouch.

28 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Kate Humble
Presenter Ben Fogle
Presenter Hamza Yassin
Presenter Megan McCubbin
Executive Producer Joff Wilson
Series Producer Alastair Bazeley-Bell
Production Manager Tina Razdan
Production Company Remarkable TV

Broadcasts

  • Thu 24 Aug 2023 13:45
  • Fri 25 Aug 2023 07:00
  • Wed 28 Feb 2024 01:55
  • Tue 16 Jul 2024 14:30
  • Tuesday 10:45