The lion pride works together to take down a buffalo — even calling in their cubs to watch as they bring down their prey.
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- [Narrator] The herd is inching closer to the forest, where the cubs are hiding.
They'll have ringside seats to observe the action.
The fading light can only be to the lions' advantage.
(buffalo braying) Buffalo are dangerous.
(buffalo continue braying) The trick is to single out the right query.
(buffalo continue braying) A straggler.
(buffalo continue braying) (lion hissing) The lions carefully slip into position.
(water splashing) (buffalo braying) (birds chirping) In a pincer maneuver, they sneak up on both sides.
(buffalo braying) A buffalo hunt is a family affair.
(buffalo continue braying) (feet thumping) (buffalo braying) (lions growling) Patch calls the little ones in.
They need to learn what it takes to kill a beast like this.
(buffalo braying) Lionesses are supreme strategists, but Arthur's extra muscle brings the buffalo down.
(buffalo braying) This is the cubs' heritage.
Arthur and Patch reinforce family bonds through this age old hunting ritual, passing it on to the next generation.
(lions eating loudly)
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