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The Marsh Pride
The first episode ofBBC America ’s new serial publication , " Dynasties,“follows the Marsh Pride of the Masai Mara . Watch the serial premiere this Saturday , Jan. 19 on BBC America at 8/7 C. viewing audience can alsowatch the first episode online for free .
Females in charge
The Marsh Pride consists of two prevailing female person , Charm and Sienna , and their eight offspring .
Mother’s watchful eye
Strong lion mothers like Charm bear stuffy attention to their young cubs who are defenseless if left alone .
A caring touch
Lion rookie will nurse for 3 month before eating centre , and will proceed nursing until they ’re around 6 months old .
Adorable stealth mode
Lions have a trigger-happy predatory inherent aptitude , but they are n’t born know how to fascinate prey . set off as cubs , they must study how to track down and commit their technique . [ Watch : Lion vs. Terrapin ]
Partners in crime
Two untested males in the pride , Tatu and Red , are bond and tend to stay close .
Fighting off enemies
The lions of the Masai Mara confront many threats , include aggressive hyenas . Their most severe threat , however , is from humans impinge on their habitat . [ Photos : The great Lions on Earth ]
Struggling to survive
According to BBC America , current estimate for king of beasts populations suggest there are as few as 20,000 lions left in the world and fewer than 2,000 left in Kenya .
Hunting down prey
Female lion do the legal age of the hunting , although manful Lion are usually the first to banquet on a kill .
Family love
Lions are the only really social cat in the world , according to BBC America .
