As a young lioness rekindles with her aunt, she is taught how to hunt giraffes — a skill mastered by the lioness’ mother.
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TRANSCRIPT
- [Commenter] The wonderful thing was that the old aunt was able to teach her the knowledge that she gained from the queen.
- [Narrator] Her aunt showed her how to hunt giraffes.
Charlie watched and learned a masterclass perfected over centuries.
She practiced her stalking skills while leaving the serious work up to her aunt.
Charlie gained more confidence, her eagerness invigorated.
Until one day she was ready to take her first leap.
And over time, their teamwork paid off.
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