Life Among Lions

The unprecedented story of the first man that was accepted by a pride of wild lions. The naturalist and ethologist Jorge Alesanco has lived with the great kings of the Masai Mara for more than 15 years, following them, loving them, and discovering unusual behaviours which have never before been documented. Until now. In this unique and fascinating series, he brings us closer to the lions than ever before.

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Sep 19, 2024

1 seaons till Oct 03, 2024

Popularity: 0.746
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Animal Planet

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: 3,000 Nights With Lions

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Season 1

The naturalist and ethologist Jorge Alesanco has lived with the great kings of the Masai Mara for more than 15 years, following them, loving them and discovering unusual behaviors which have never before been documented until now.

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3 Episodes
  • Episode 1Lion Kings min

    Jorge Alesanco is the first man that was accepted by a pride of wild lions. But getting to know the great lion kings of the Savannah has been the work of years, full of difficult moments.

  • Episode 2Accepted by a Pride of Lions min

    Anayeruca, the lioness who was the first to accept Jorge Alesanco as part of the pride, is exposed to grave danger. After the kingdom was conquered by nomadic lions, she has been forced to flee with her two cubs.

  • Episode 33,000 Nights With Lions min

    Scipio, the great lion king who accepted Jorge Alesanco into the pride, forms a coalition to take back his kingdom. In the days of the battle, Jorge recalls the 3,000 nights he has spent with lions, which led him to be accepted by the pride.

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