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Africa's Big Five

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About Africa's Big Five

Africa's Big Five is a documentary TV series that premiered on January 1, 1995. It has 1 season and 5 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 5 "Walking With Lions", aired on January 29, 1995.

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros - for centuries the most sought after and dangerous of the world's big game. These five species gripped the imagination of hunters and sportsman who were drawn to Africa from around the world to experience the blood-pounding thrill of hunting "The Big Five." Often misunderstanding, and always persecuted, The Big Five of Africa have tenuously survived the depredations of man and now coexist in pockets of well protected conservation land. Today the excitement of the hunt is still there, but the trophies taken home are photographs and memories of these fascinating animals in their natural habitat. This film is a close and gripping look at the lore, the legend, and the private lives of each of the Big Five. Experience the tenderness of family life in an African elephant herd, the drama of lions hunting cape buffalo, the thrill of tracking leopard through the African night and the struggle of the rhinoceros for its survival as a species.

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Episodes

5 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1995 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 31 years ago

Africa's Big Five Season 1 release dates →
  1. E5

    5. Walking With Lions

    At a remote waterhole in an otherwise parched area, a pride of lions lies in wait for thirsty prey.

  2. E4

    4. Stalking Leopards

    We follow a young male leopard as it finds food and water, and tries to claim its own place within the group.

  3. E3

    3. Black Death

    A fascinating investigation into why the African buffalo, normally a peaceful grazer, is increasingly attacking humans.

  4. E2

    2. Rhino Rampage

    During a walking safari, two brothers are suddenly attacked by a rhinoceros. Although the rhino is one of the most visually impaired animals on the African savannah, the brothers find themselves in serious danger.

  5. E1

    1. Reflections On Elephants

    Surprising revelations about the social behavior of elephants, such as "adoption" and the relationships between different family members.

Africa's Big Five FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Africa's Big Five?

Africa's Big Five has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 29, 1995.

When did the latest episode of Africa's Big Five come out?

The most recent episode of Africa's Big Five, Season 1 Episode 5 "Walking With Lions", aired on January 29, 1995.

How many seasons of Africa's Big Five are there?

Africa's Big Five has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

When did Africa's Big Five first air?

Africa's Big Five first aired on January 1, 1995.

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