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Episode 7

Episode 7 of 15

A rare porcupette is born, and an elderly lion refuses her medicine.

There鈥檚 cause for celebration as the park鈥檚 North American tree porcupine has given birth to a precious porcupette, the first to be born here. The keepers are thrilled, but within hours the tiny baby begins exploring the enclosure alone, leaving mum behind. Keepers must work fast to keep this bold adventurer safe.

Meanwhile, Kate catches up with Malaika, the elderly lioness who survived a risky sedation and was diagnosed with heart disease. The situation is further complicated by Malaika refusing her medication, but there is a glimmer of hope when the weakened matriarch is accepted back into the pride.

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43 minutes

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Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Ben Fogle
Presenter Kate Humble
Presenter Megan McCubbin
Presenter Hamza Yassin
Executive Producer Joff Wilson
Series Editor Alastair Bell
Production Manager Charlotte Hanbury
Production Company Darlow Smithson Productions Ltd

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