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Only one in eight male lion cubs survive to adulthood. And even then, their lives can be short and dangerous. For one young male, mating with a female from his own pride is impossible. But finding love elsewhere can pose an even bigger risk.

In stunning closeup footage, a young lion fights to survive in the African savannah. Will testosterone outweigh danger? And does he have what it takes to see off three jealous suitors?

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Original Production:
"The Lions Rule"
A Terra Mater Factual Studios production in coproduction with National Geographic Channel and Doclights/NDR Naturfilm in association with ARTE France / Unité Découverte et Connaissance and Shibumi Films. Produced and directed by Owen Prümm, written by Ruth Berry.

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