Life Among Lions

2024

Documentary

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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Production

Animal Planet, Story Producciones

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 19, 2024

Last Aired

October 3, 2024

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Lion Kings

Air date: 2024-09-19

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.

Accepted by a Pride of Lions

Air date: 2024-09-26

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.

3,000 Nights With Lions

Air date: 2024-10-03

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.