Brotherhood of Lions

A story of the daily lives and struggles of five young lions in the Black Rock region of Kenya’s Masai Mara reserve. Born in 2017, the lions were given names by the Masai people to suit their personalities: Olumina, the lame one, is the most sexually active but has difficulty walking. Olosiadu, the stay-behind, is cautious and often isolates himself. Lorkulup, the tag-along, has a permanent runny nose that hinders him from hunting with his brothers. Orpadan, the hunter, is always in the lead and first to their prey. Oloborr, the sister-killer, is the strongest male and the boss of the group

Documentary

Brotherhood of Lions

Documentary

Created By: Reinhard Radke
First Aired on: Mar 13, 2024
Popularity: 0.2526: 0 votes
Networks: (US)
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Production: ARTE (DE)Doclights (DE)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Season 1

Following the lions for the first five years of their lives, uncover fascinating insights into the lives of these majestic animals, while highlighting threats such as poaching and habitat loss

Aired 1 year ago

3 Episodes

Episode 1The Route to the Top50 min
In the spring of 2021, the lions' mothers arrive with new cubs. Conflict quickly arises when hunger takes them across the Rongai river, where they must avoid other prides in order to safely hunt and survive
Episode 2Season of Plenty50 min
Discover the risks that the lionesses take during hunting, and the impact of park rangers-controlled fires on the land. They face challenges, including climate change, human activity, and wildebeest migration
Episode 3Buffalo Wars50 min
Tensions arise within the pride, with the adult males not always accepting the lionesses and cubs. Despite these challenges, the pride survives, thanks to the leadership of Oloborr and the protection provided by the four male lions