1 00:00:02,128 --> 00:00:06,547 非洲是三种特殊猫科动物的家园 Africa is home to three very special cats. 2 00:00:15,549 --> 00:00:18,058 顶级掠食者各自拥有不同 Apex predators equipped with different 3 00:00:18,135 --> 00:00:21,895 但同样致命的狩猎技巧 But equally deadly hunting techniques. 4 00:00:24,725 --> 00:00:27,401 每只大猫都具备潜行能力 Each cat endowed with stealth; 5 00:00:29,739 --> 00:00:31,655 速度 Speed - 6 00:00:31,732 --> 00:00:33,574 或力量 Or power. 7 00:00:36,412 --> 00:00:39,079 但食物链顶端的生活 But life at the top of the food chain 8 00:00:39,156 --> 00:00:41,415 并不像看起来那么容易 Isn't as easy as it seems. 9 00:00:49,925 --> 00:00:52,926 非洲的每种大型猫科动物 And each of africa's big cats 10 00:00:53,003 --> 00:00:55,929 都有不同的故事要讲述 Has a different story to tell. 11 00:01:44,980 --> 00:01:47,648 南非克鲁格国家公园 South africa's kruger national park 12 00:01:47,724 --> 00:01:53,987 是非洲大陆最大的野生动物保护区之一 Is one of the largest games reserves on the continent. 13 00:01:54,064 --> 00:01:57,741 占地7,722平方英里 It covers 7,722 square miles 14 00:01:57,818 --> 00:01:59,952 涵盖多样化的栖息地 Of diverse habitats. 15 00:02:06,243 --> 00:02:09,161 拥有数百种 And contains hundreds of species 16 00:02:09,171 --> 00:02:11,663 哺乳动物 Of mammals, 17 00:02:11,674 --> 00:02:12,831 鸟类 Birds - 18 00:02:12,842 --> 00:02:14,424 和爬行动物 And reptiles. 19 00:02:19,256 --> 00:02:22,933 丰富的动物资源意味着众多掠食者的存在 This abundance of animals means many predators. 20 00:02:25,271 --> 00:02:28,021 包括非洲的大型猫科动物 Including africa's big cats; 21 00:02:30,184 --> 00:02:31,775 狮子 Lion, 22 00:02:31,852 --> 00:02:34,102 花豹 Leopard, 23 00:02:34,113 --> 00:02:36,155 和猎豹 And cheetah. 24 00:02:38,942 --> 00:02:41,785 它们比邻而居 They exist side by side, 25 00:02:41,862 --> 00:02:44,955 但各自的习性和栖息地差异 Though their specialized behavior and habitat 26 00:02:45,032 --> 00:02:48,950 使它们保持着距离 Tend to keep them apart. 27 00:02:48,961 --> 00:02:52,212 在克鲁格国家公园的野生世界 Within the kruger national park's wild world 28 00:02:52,339 --> 00:02:55,799 生活着三个特殊的猫科家族 Live three special cat families: 29 00:02:57,294 --> 00:03:00,545 一支强大的猎豹兄弟联盟 A powerful coalition of cheetah brothers 30 00:03:00,556 --> 00:03:03,765 即将面临艰难抉择 Who must soon make a difficult decision. 31 00:03:07,971 --> 00:03:12,608 一头离群抚养幼崽的母狮 A lioness struggling to raise her cubs without the pride, 32 00:03:15,154 --> 00:03:18,238 和一头睿智的老豹 And a wise old leopard whose young daughter 33 00:03:18,365 --> 00:03:22,117 其女儿正面临独立生活的挑战 Now faces the challenges of life on her own. 34 00:03:31,253 --> 00:03:34,671 它们共同构成了 Together they are a cast of big cats 35 00:03:36,425 --> 00:03:40,636 这场史诗级野生动物戏剧的主角 In a wildlife drama of epic proportions. 36 00:03:50,013 --> 00:03:54,608 清晨时分的克鲁格国家公园南部 It's early morning in the south of the kruger national park. 37 00:03:58,605 --> 00:04:01,022 高大干燥的草丛 The grass is tall and dry 38 00:04:01,033 --> 00:04:04,034 为成功的年轻掠食者 And acts as excellent camouflage 39 00:04:04,111 --> 00:04:07,162 提供了绝佳伪装 For a successful young predator. 40 00:04:10,626 --> 00:04:13,710 黎明前的黑暗中 这头年轻雄狮 In the last hours of dark this young male lion 41 00:04:13,787 --> 00:04:16,213 猎杀了一头水牛幼崽 Took down a buffalo calf. 42 00:04:18,425 --> 00:04:22,594 对两岁的狮子来说堪称壮举 An impressive feat for a two year old. 43 00:04:27,142 --> 00:04:29,801 这并不常见 And unusual too. 44 00:04:29,812 --> 00:04:33,480 狮子通常以团队协作方式狩猎 Lions generally hunt as a well-organized team. 45 00:04:36,735 --> 00:04:38,902 它被迫离开狮群 He was forced to leave his pride 46 00:04:38,979 --> 00:04:41,530 寻找自己的领地 And search for a territory of his own. 47 00:04:43,826 --> 00:04:48,287 如今它已证明具备生存能力 Now he's proved he has what it takes to survive. 48 00:04:52,584 --> 00:04:56,128 但成功并非全靠技艺 But his success wasn't entirely due to skill. 49 00:05:00,009 --> 00:05:01,842 冬季干旱 The winter drought 50 00:05:01,918 --> 00:05:05,345 使水牛虚弱易受攻击 Has left the buffalo weak and susceptible to predation, 51 00:05:05,422 --> 00:05:08,056 成为更易得手的目标 Making them easier targets. 52 00:05:15,190 --> 00:05:18,767 虽然它眼下生存无忧 While his future is secure for now, 53 00:05:18,777 --> 00:05:20,277 不远处 Not far off 54 00:05:20,354 --> 00:05:23,613 它的母亲正面临更大挑战 His mother is facing more of a struggle. 55 00:05:39,131 --> 00:05:42,341 它正在抚养新一窝幼崽 She's raising a new litter of cubs. 56 00:05:46,555 --> 00:05:51,141 六周大的幼崽刚离开安全的巢穴 At 6 weeks old they have just left the safety of their den 57 00:05:51,218 --> 00:05:55,604 完全依赖它营养丰富的乳汁生存 And are totally reliant on her rich milk for sustenance. 58 00:06:01,653 --> 00:06:06,898 喂养四只饥饿幼崽消耗着它的能量储备 Feeding four hungry cubs is taxing on her energy reserves, 59 00:06:06,909 --> 00:06:08,658 但要想进食 But if she wants to eat 60 00:06:08,735 --> 00:06:13,080 它必须离开幼崽独自狩猎 She's going to have to leave them to hunt for herself. 61 00:06:18,921 --> 00:06:23,256 因为多数母狮哺乳期可依靠狮群 Because, unlike most lionesses who can rely on their pride 62 00:06:23,333 --> 00:06:26,251 获得食物供给 To bring them food while they're nursing, 63 00:06:26,261 --> 00:06:30,305 作为单身母亲它无此依靠 She's a single mother and has no such help. 64 00:06:34,261 --> 00:06:37,437 它的狮群最近分裂了 Her pride split up recently. 65 00:06:37,514 --> 00:06:41,433 上一窝成年雄狮幼崽 The young adult male lions from her last litter 66 00:06:41,443 --> 00:06:44,102 被父亲驱逐 Were forced by their father to move off 67 00:06:44,113 --> 00:06:47,939 寻找自己的领地 And find territories of their own. 68 00:06:47,950 --> 00:06:51,451 雄狮随后离开去巡视领地 The big male then departed to patrol his range, 69 00:06:51,528 --> 00:06:56,456 约40平方英里的优质猎场 Which is roughly 40 square miles of prime hunting ground. 70 00:06:56,533 --> 00:07:01,169 完整巡视需数日甚至更久 It will take him several days or longer to make the round trip. 71 00:07:02,548 --> 00:07:04,205 雄狮离开后 Without him around 72 00:07:04,216 --> 00:07:08,427 成年女儿也独自离去 His adult daughter has struck out on her own, 73 00:07:14,393 --> 00:07:19,855 留下母狮独自照顾脆弱的幼崽 Leaving the lioness to fend for herself and her vulnerable cubs. 74 00:07:26,488 --> 00:07:29,489 目前它仍有乳汁分泌 She's still producing milk for now 75 00:07:29,566 --> 00:07:34,119 将幼崽藏在茂密灌木丛中 And keeps her cubs within the safety of dense bush thickets. 76 00:07:44,498 --> 00:07:46,414 但它必须尽快进食 But she'll have to eat soon 77 00:07:46,425 --> 00:07:50,343 为此不得不暂时离开幼崽 And to do that she'll have to leave her babies alone. 78 00:07:58,845 --> 00:08:00,520 在更北处 Further north, 79 00:08:00,597 --> 00:08:04,441 一支更成功的猫科家族正在活动 A more successful family of big cats is on the move. 80 00:08:04,518 --> 00:08:10,021 这两只猎豹兄弟组成了强大联盟 These two cheetah brothers have formed a powerful alliance. 81 00:08:10,032 --> 00:08:12,532 其中一只佩戴无线电项圈 One of them is wearing a radio collar, 82 00:08:12,609 --> 00:08:15,860 便于科学家研究其活动 Which allows scientists to study their movements. 83 00:08:15,871 --> 00:08:17,537 借此深入了解 Giving an intimate look 84 00:08:17,706 --> 00:08:21,333 这些神秘动物的私密生活 Into the secret lives of these elusive animals. 85 00:08:29,468 --> 00:08:32,219 兄弟俩自幼一起长大 The brothers grew up as littermates 86 00:08:32,295 --> 00:08:35,889 离开母亲后仍共同生活 And have stayed together after leaving their mother. 87 00:08:35,966 --> 00:08:39,551 联盟使它们能掌控 Their coalition allows them to control a territory 88 00:08:39,561 --> 00:08:42,229 约23平方英里的领地 Of around 23 square miles. 89 00:08:43,690 --> 00:08:46,808 包含优质猎场 It includes excellent hunting grounds 90 00:08:46,818 --> 00:08:49,778 和永久水源 And a permanent water source. 91 00:08:51,657 --> 00:08:54,824 这很重要 因为虽然猎豹能 Which is important because although cheetahs can go 92 00:08:54,901 --> 00:08:57,160 长达四天不饮水 For up to four days without water, 93 00:08:57,237 --> 00:09:00,080 炎热时需要更频繁补水 When it's hot they need to drink more often. 94 00:09:04,253 --> 00:09:06,160 团队协作使它们 Working as a team 95 00:09:06,171 --> 00:09:09,589 能猎杀更大猎物 They have the advantage of being able to bring down bigger prey 96 00:09:09,675 --> 00:09:12,166 并成功抵御 And can successfully defend their territory 97 00:09:12,177 --> 00:09:13,760 独行雄豹的入侵 From solitary males. 98 00:09:17,349 --> 00:09:22,602 猎豹的一切都为速度而生 Everything about cheetahs is designed for speed. 99 00:09:22,679 --> 00:09:26,606 修长的四肢 流线型身躯和头部 With their long limbs, sleek build, and streamlined head, 100 00:09:26,775 --> 00:09:32,612 全速冲刺可达每小时70英里 They can reach almost 70 miles per hour at full sprint. 101 00:09:32,698 --> 00:09:35,189 但无法长时间维持 But cannot maintain that speed for long 102 00:09:35,200 --> 00:09:37,409 因消耗巨大 As it takes great effort. 103 00:09:52,709 --> 00:09:57,470 猎豹以力量为代价换取了速度 In return for speed cheetahs have sacrificed power. 104 00:09:57,547 --> 00:09:59,973 因此白犀牛母子 So the white rhino cow and her calf 105 00:10:00,050 --> 00:10:01,975 无需担忧 Have nothing to worry about. 106 00:10:05,388 --> 00:10:09,024 若附近有狮群就另当别论了 Which wouldn't be the case if a pride of lions were nearby. 107 00:10:17,984 --> 00:10:22,162 猎豹领地内的树木灌木提供掩护 The cheetahs' territory offers the cover of trees and bushes, 108 00:10:24,166 --> 00:10:26,416 是完美潜行场所 Perfect for stalking prey. 109 00:10:30,589 --> 00:10:32,631 它们发现了目标 And they spot something - 110 00:10:34,676 --> 00:10:36,384 水羚 Waterbuck. 111 00:10:44,853 --> 00:10:47,687 但必须接近至165英尺内 But they must get within 165 feet 112 00:10:47,764 --> 00:10:50,023 才能发起攻击 Before launching their attack. 113 00:11:46,823 --> 00:11:52,410 兄弟合力制服强壮的羚羊 Together the brothers pull down the powerful antelope. 114 00:11:52,421 --> 00:11:57,340 其中一只死死咬住猎物气管 And one secures a vice like grip on the victim's windpipe. 115 00:12:07,677 --> 00:12:10,261 但搏斗尚未结束 But the struggle isn't over. 116 00:12:10,272 --> 00:12:13,022 水羚顽强抵抗 The waterbuck puts up a brave fight 117 00:12:13,099 --> 00:12:15,775 需要兄弟合力 And it takes the combined efforts of both brothers 118 00:12:15,902 --> 00:12:18,069 才能压制 To keep it down. 119 00:12:45,298 --> 00:12:49,058 猎豹必须快速进食 The cheetah start feeding quickly, out of necessity. 120 00:12:51,813 --> 00:12:55,315 至少十分之一的猎豹猎物 At least one in ten cheetah kills are stolen 121 00:12:55,391 --> 00:12:58,777 会被狮子 花豹和鬣狗抢夺 By the likes of lion, leopard and hyena. 122 00:13:27,340 --> 00:13:30,809 但今日的战利品无人争夺 But today their prize is uncontested. 123 00:14:05,211 --> 00:14:09,463 夕阳下 饱餐后的它们惬意休憩 With appetites sated they can relax as the sun sets, 124 00:14:09,474 --> 00:14:11,391 联盟关系稳固 Secure in their coalition, 125 00:14:11,467 --> 00:14:12,967 至少目前如此 For now at least. 126 00:14:15,722 --> 00:14:21,568 当两只大猫饱腹安眠时 While two big cats settle down for the night with full bellies, 127 00:14:21,644 --> 00:14:24,737 次日清晨另一只饥肠辘辘地醒来 The next morning another wakes up hungry. 128 00:14:26,733 --> 00:14:31,569 12岁的花豹深谙生存之道 At 12 years old, this leopard knows how to look after herself. 129 00:14:31,580 --> 00:14:34,488 它一生都生活在克鲁格 She's been living in the savannas and woodlands 130 00:14:34,499 --> 00:14:37,542 的稀树草原和丛林中 Of the kruger all her life. 131 00:14:39,087 --> 00:14:40,912 天性独居 Solitary by nature, 132 00:14:40,922 --> 00:14:45,925 它与亚成年的雌性幼崽共享领地 She shares her territory with her sub-adult female cub. 133 00:14:46,052 --> 00:14:48,803 女儿最近刚独立生活 Who has recently become independent. 134 00:15:01,601 --> 00:15:04,435 花豹通常在夜间活动 Leopards are normally active at night, 135 00:15:04,446 --> 00:15:06,946 但这头年长花豹已多日未进食 But the older leopard hasn't eaten in days 136 00:15:07,032 --> 00:15:08,948 正从最爱的制高点 And is on the lookout for breakfast 137 00:15:09,117 --> 00:15:11,159 搜寻早餐 From her favorite vantage point. 138 00:15:36,561 --> 00:15:38,728 体重仅130磅 Weighing only 130 pounds, 139 00:15:38,805 --> 00:15:41,898 它体型娇小却力大无穷 She is small but incredibly powerful. 140 00:15:49,991 --> 00:15:52,992 虽远不及猎豹迅捷 While not nearly as fast as the cheetahs, 141 00:15:53,069 --> 00:15:57,580 它仍能在瞬间达到每小时40英里 She can still reach 40 miles per hour in moments. 142 00:16:03,079 --> 00:16:08,007 它是潜行大师 隐蔽是最强武器 She is a master stalker and stealth is her greatest weapon, 143 00:16:08,134 --> 00:16:12,303 无声穿梭于灌木丛中 Moving silent and unseen through the undergrowth. 144 00:16:18,937 --> 00:16:21,562 黑斑羚几乎毫无察觉 The impala hardly saw it coming. 145 00:16:39,624 --> 00:16:43,459 凭借巨力将猎物拖离视线 Using her great strength, she drags it out of sight. 146 00:16:48,958 --> 00:16:51,801 黑斑羚是南非草原上 Impala are one of the most numerous antelope 147 00:16:51,878 --> 00:16:53,627 数量最多的羚羊之一 On the savanna of south africa 148 00:16:53,638 --> 00:16:56,723 可占花豹和猎豹 And can make up as much as 85 percent 149 00:16:56,799 --> 00:16:59,767 饮食结构的85% Of the diet of leopard and cheetah. 150 00:17:02,555 --> 00:17:06,482 这头年轻母狮也盯上了黑斑羚 This young lioness also has impala in her sights. 151 00:17:10,739 --> 00:17:13,481 狮子通常群体狩猎大型猎物 Typically lions hunt bigger game, 152 00:17:13,491 --> 00:17:15,616 因协作捕猎之故 Because they hunt together. 153 00:17:19,831 --> 00:17:22,081 但父亲在巡视领地 But with her father patrolling his territory 154 00:17:22,158 --> 00:17:24,325 母亲忙于养育幼崽 And her mother busy raising cubs, 155 00:17:24,335 --> 00:17:27,253 它被迫独自狩猎 She's forced to hunt alone. 156 00:17:30,416 --> 00:17:33,417 速度仅为猎豹一半 She's only half as fast as the cheetah, 157 00:17:33,428 --> 00:17:37,055 全速时约每小时40英里 Reaching nearly 40 miles per hour at full speed. 158 00:17:42,178 --> 00:17:44,604 需接近至百英尺内 And needs to get within under 100 feet 159 00:17:44,680 --> 00:17:46,522 才能发起攻击 Before launching her attack. 160 00:18:00,371 --> 00:18:02,780 但匆忙间暴露行踪 But in her haste she's spotted 161 00:18:02,791 --> 00:18:05,083 错失良机 And the opportunity is lost. 162 00:18:07,712 --> 00:18:10,671 它尚年轻缺乏耐心 She's still young and lacks patience. 163 00:18:14,385 --> 00:18:18,137 即使经验丰富的狮子单独狩猎 Even experienced lions kill only once in six attempts 164 00:18:18,223 --> 00:18:19,931 六次仅成功一次 When hunting solo. 165 00:18:21,226 --> 00:18:23,142 没有狮群协助 Without help from the pride 166 00:18:23,219 --> 00:18:27,063 它必须加倍努力才能生存 She's going to have to work hard to survive. 167 00:18:32,487 --> 00:18:36,656 协作能提升大型猫科动物 Working together allows some big cats to improve their chances 168 00:18:36,825 --> 00:18:38,950 猎杀大型猎物的成功率 Of killing larger prey. 169 00:18:49,162 --> 00:18:52,338 这对兄弟正是如此 These two brothers have done just that. 170 00:19:02,183 --> 00:19:05,509 它们又猎杀了一头雌性水羚 They've brought down another female waterbuck, 171 00:19:05,520 --> 00:19:09,147 体型是成年猎豹的三倍 Which is three times the size of a fully grown cheetah. 172 00:19:16,189 --> 00:19:19,991 团队协作成就了这番壮举 It's an impressive achievement made possible by teamwork. 173 00:19:41,639 --> 00:19:43,222 兄弟俩势头正盛 The brothers are on a roll, 174 00:19:43,391 --> 00:19:47,852 短短数日猎杀两头水羚 With two waterbuck killed in just a few days. 175 00:19:50,565 --> 00:19:52,732 但仍需保持警惕 They must stay vigilant though, 176 00:19:52,808 --> 00:19:55,818 大型掠食者随时可能 As there is always the threat of bigger predators 177 00:19:55,895 --> 00:19:57,028 抢夺猎物 Stealing their kill. 178 00:20:00,158 --> 00:20:01,908 若不受干扰 If undisturbed 179 00:20:01,984 --> 00:20:05,536 每顿可各进食逾30磅 They'll eat more than 30 pounds each in one sitting, 180 00:20:10,168 --> 00:20:13,419 足以维持数日所需 Enough to keep them going for several days. 181 00:20:21,170 --> 00:20:24,088 猎豹盛宴后得以休憩 While the cheetahs can relax after their feast, 182 00:20:24,098 --> 00:20:26,682 母狮仍在奔波 The lioness is on the move. 183 00:20:37,946 --> 00:20:40,029 它决定转移巢穴 She has decided to relocate 184 00:20:40,106 --> 00:20:42,940 避免因久居一地 To avoid drawing attention to her cubs 185 00:20:42,951 --> 00:20:46,202 暴露幼崽行踪 By remaining in the same place for too long. 186 00:21:13,973 --> 00:21:16,983 小泥潭残存的水量 A small mud hole contains just enough water 187 00:21:17,059 --> 00:21:18,901 仅够短暂解渴 For a brief respite. 188 00:21:22,573 --> 00:21:25,866 焦渴的母亲如获甘霖 It's welcome refreshment for the thirsty mother. 189 00:21:29,905 --> 00:21:32,915 幼崽跟随它畅饮 The cubs join her in drinking deeply, 190 00:21:32,992 --> 00:21:34,658 虽然这个阶段 Although at this age 191 00:21:34,669 --> 00:21:38,004 它们主要从乳汁获取水分 They still get most of their moisture from milk. 192 00:21:44,846 --> 00:21:46,929 数月后它将断奶 In a few months she'll wean them 193 00:21:47,006 --> 00:21:51,100 一岁半前必须学会独立 And by a year and a half they'll have to look after themselves. 194 00:21:52,437 --> 00:21:55,354 如今在生命初期 Now, in the early stages of life 195 00:21:55,431 --> 00:21:58,941 它们依赖母狮引导 They rely on the leadership of the lioness, 196 00:21:59,018 --> 00:22:02,903 尚不知母亲正面临的困境 Knowing little of the challenges she's facing at the moment. 197 00:22:23,217 --> 00:22:26,969 母豹已完成养育职责 The mother leopard has completed her maternal duties, 198 00:22:27,046 --> 00:22:30,798 因女儿已独立生活 As her daughter is independent. 199 00:22:30,808 --> 00:22:34,352 先前猎杀的黑斑羚将独享 So the impala she killed earlier will be all hers. 200 00:22:36,222 --> 00:22:38,397 唯一需要担心的是 The only the problem she faces 201 00:22:38,474 --> 00:22:40,858 潜在掠夺者 Is that of potential hijackers. 202 00:22:42,403 --> 00:22:44,904 但它深谙应对之道 But she knows how to avoid them. 203 00:22:47,233 --> 00:22:50,326 将羚羊尸体藏于高树 By stashing the impala carcass high in a tree 204 00:22:50,403 --> 00:22:52,411 可避开狮群 It's out of the reach of lions 205 00:22:52,488 --> 00:22:56,749 悠闲享用美食 And she can relax and eat as she pleases. 206 00:22:56,826 --> 00:22:59,418 也无需担忧猎豹 She doesn't have to worry about the cheetahs either, 207 00:22:59,495 --> 00:23:03,297 它们拙于攀爬且力量悬殊 As they're poor climbers and she easily outmuscles them. 208 00:23:05,676 --> 00:23:07,426 花豹无疑是非洲 Leopards are by far 209 00:23:07,553 --> 00:23:10,930 大型食肉动物中最擅攀爬者 The most proficient climbers of africa's large carnivores, 210 00:23:11,006 --> 00:23:16,060 能垂直拖拽110磅重的猎物 And can haul kills of more than 110 pounds up vertical trunks. 211 00:23:29,775 --> 00:23:32,451 其裂齿专门进化用于 Her cheek teeth, called carnassials, 212 00:23:32,578 --> 00:23:35,413 切割肉类 Are evolved for slicing. 213 00:23:37,450 --> 00:23:40,784 配合强健有力的下颚 Combined with a heavy, powerful lower jaw 214 00:23:40,795 --> 00:23:43,462 可撕下大块肉块 They help to tear off chunks of meat, 215 00:23:43,539 --> 00:23:45,423 直接整块吞食 Which she swallows whole. 216 00:24:03,651 --> 00:24:05,976 黑斑羚是主食 Impala are her staple diet, 217 00:24:05,987 --> 00:24:10,406 但如所有花豹 它几乎摄取任何蛋白质 But like all leopards she'll eat almost any source of protein. 218 00:24:13,244 --> 00:24:16,745 花豹捕食超90个物种 Leopards prey on more than ninety species 219 00:24:16,822 --> 00:24:20,791 包括昆虫 爬行动物甚至鱼类 Including insects, reptiles and even fish. 220 00:24:27,917 --> 00:24:31,251 凭借多样化饮食的适应力 Their ability to subsist on such a varied diet, 221 00:24:31,262 --> 00:24:34,513 及对不同栖息地的适应能力 As well as their adaptability to different habitats, 222 00:24:34,682 --> 00:24:37,174 使花豹成为分布最广的 Has made leopards the most widespread 223 00:24:37,185 --> 00:24:40,186 野生猫科动物 Of all the world's wild cats. 224 00:24:46,861 --> 00:24:48,527 独立生存能力 Self-sufficiency 225 00:24:48,604 --> 00:24:51,280 并非花豹与生俱来 Is not something leopards are born with though. 226 00:24:59,624 --> 00:25:01,457 老花豹的女儿 The old leopard's daughter 227 00:25:01,534 --> 00:25:04,293 最近开始独立谋生 Was recently left to fend for herself. 228 00:25:07,882 --> 00:25:10,791 狩猎技巧远不及母亲 She's nowhere near the hunter her mother is 229 00:25:10,801 --> 00:25:13,886 需快速掌握猎杀技能 And needs to learn quickly how to kill. 230 00:25:15,973 --> 00:25:18,807 否则可能饿死 Or face potential starvation. 231 00:25:20,895 --> 00:25:23,187 周遭还有其他威胁 There are other threats around too. 232 00:25:26,651 --> 00:25:29,318 狮子视花豹为竞争者 Lions recognize leopards as competition 233 00:25:29,395 --> 00:25:31,570 会伺机攻击甚至杀死它们 And they will attack and even kill them 234 00:25:31,739 --> 00:25:34,907 若有机会 If they get the chance. 235 00:25:52,343 --> 00:25:56,345 年轻花豹知晓危险 行动谨慎 The young leopard knows this and moves cautiously. 236 00:26:01,010 --> 00:26:04,228 它皮毛上的玫瑰花斑独一无二 The rosettes of her gleaming coat are unique. 237 00:26:05,681 --> 00:26:08,566 每只花豹的斑纹都不相同 No two leopard's spots are the same. 238 00:26:31,206 --> 00:26:34,541 在斑驳光影中 And they're particularly effective at camouflaging her 239 00:26:34,552 --> 00:26:36,468 伪装效果极佳 In the dappled light. 240 00:26:41,383 --> 00:26:44,643 尾部的亮白色区域未来将成为 The bright white underside of her tail will one day 241 00:26:44,720 --> 00:26:49,306 引导幼崽的"跟随信号" Act as a so-called 'follow me' signal to her cubs. 242 00:26:49,358 --> 00:26:51,483 帮助它们在密林中 Helping them to stay in close contact 243 00:26:51,560 --> 00:26:54,153 紧跟母亲 While following her through thick brush. 244 00:26:56,782 --> 00:27:00,409 但在此之前它需先获取食物 But before that can happen she'll have to find a meal, 245 00:27:00,486 --> 00:27:02,569 再建立自己的领地 And then a territory of her own, 246 00:27:02,580 --> 00:27:05,497 两者都非易事 Which are both difficult to come by. 247 00:27:16,344 --> 00:27:18,001 狮子领地中 In the lions' territory, 248 00:27:18,012 --> 00:27:21,472 幼崽父亲结束巡视归来 The cubs' father arrives back from his sojourn. 249 00:27:27,605 --> 00:27:31,264 它用震天吼声宣示存在 He announces his presence with a bellowing roar, 250 00:27:31,275 --> 00:27:34,276 五英里外都能听见 Which can be heard for up to 5 miles. 251 00:27:46,115 --> 00:27:49,616 它的回归对母狮和幼崽是福音 His return bodes well for the lioness and her cubs, 252 00:27:49,627 --> 00:27:53,545 它们长期缺乏强势领袖的支持 Who have struggled without the support of a strong leader. 253 00:28:00,713 --> 00:28:05,057 母狮远闻吼声 循声而去 The lioness hears his call from a distance and heads towards it. 254 00:28:18,647 --> 00:28:22,658 幼崽片刻后才意识到要跟上 After a moment, the cubs realize they had better catch up. 255 00:28:37,591 --> 00:28:39,425 母亲在前引路 Mom leads the way, 256 00:28:39,501 --> 00:28:41,593 成年女儿也归来团聚 Joined by her adult daughter 257 00:28:41,670 --> 00:28:44,430 参与这次重聚 Who has also returned for the reunion. 258 00:28:49,511 --> 00:28:52,771 对幼崽而言这只是个 For the cubs it feels like any other afternoon, 259 00:28:52,848 --> 00:28:55,691 喧闹嬉戏的寻常午后 To be filled with raucous rough and tumble. 260 00:29:09,039 --> 00:29:12,374 但父亲仍在数英里外 But their father is still several miles away. 261 00:29:12,451 --> 00:29:15,669 母亲带领队伍继续前进 Mom keeps the train moving. 262 00:29:38,235 --> 00:29:39,818 幼崽尚不知晓 They don't know it yet 263 00:29:39,904 --> 00:29:43,155 这是它们幼小生命中 But this is a significant moment in their young lives 264 00:29:43,232 --> 00:29:45,398 至关重要的时刻 As they have never met their father, 265 00:29:45,409 --> 00:29:48,368 自巢穴时期父亲就已离开 Who left when they were still in the den. 266 00:30:20,945 --> 00:30:25,438 抵达后 幼崽谨慎地保持距离等待 On arrival the cubs wait cautiously at a distance. 267 00:30:28,277 --> 00:30:30,110 对母狮母女而言 For mother and daughter 268 00:30:30,120 --> 00:30:32,362 这次重逢充满温情 The meeting is an affectionate moment 269 00:30:32,373 --> 00:30:35,749 是期待已久的狮群重聚 And a long awaited revival of their pride. 270 00:30:44,877 --> 00:30:48,303 幼崽对父亲充满好奇 The cubs are intrigued by their father. 271 00:31:03,654 --> 00:31:07,564 它们还不懂如何与雄狮相处 They've not yet learnt how to act around the big male. 272 00:31:07,575 --> 00:31:11,618 父亲的斥责已尽可能温和 And his rebuke is as gentle as he can manage. 273 00:31:49,450 --> 00:31:50,949 这是近两个月来 For the first time 274 00:31:51,026 --> 00:31:53,619 幼崽出生后首次 Since the cubs were born almost 2 months ago, 275 00:31:53,695 --> 00:31:56,371 狮群再度团圆 The pride is together again. 276 00:32:15,717 --> 00:32:17,467 这个非洲最强掠食者家族 Things are looking up 277 00:32:17,478 --> 00:32:20,896 前景正逐渐好转 For this family of africa's most powerful predators. 278 00:32:39,574 --> 00:32:44,577 狮子天生就该终生群居 It's natural for lions to live in prides for their whole lives. 279 00:32:44,588 --> 00:32:48,632 而猎豹联盟有时会解散 Cheetah coalitions however, sometimes break apart. 280 00:32:53,180 --> 00:32:56,765 为寻找专属领地和配偶 In a bid to find a territory and mate of his own 281 00:32:56,842 --> 00:32:59,434 其中一只选择离开 One of the brothers has left, 282 00:32:59,511 --> 00:33:01,979 手足联盟就此分裂 Splitting up the sibling alliance. 283 00:33:15,452 --> 00:33:17,861 独行猎豹为寻找新领地 Lone cheetah males have been known to wander 284 00:33:17,871 --> 00:33:22,615 可跋涉125英里以上 More than 125 miles in search of new territories 285 00:33:22,626 --> 00:33:27,537 它长途跋涉找到这片潜力新领域 And he's travelled some distance to find a promising new range. 286 00:33:27,548 --> 00:33:30,799 这里猎物丰富 空间充足 It will be a good home with an abundance of prey 287 00:33:30,876 --> 00:33:35,295 适合高速追猎 And with enough space to run them down. 288 00:33:35,305 --> 00:33:38,306 它立即开始狩猎 He wastes no time in starting to hunt. 289 00:33:55,200 --> 00:33:57,075 与多数猫科动物不同 Unlike most cats, 290 00:33:57,152 --> 00:34:00,746 猎豹利爪始终外露 The cheetah's claws are permanently exposed. 291 00:34:02,416 --> 00:34:06,501 高速奔跑时提供额外抓地力 Useful for extra grip while running at high speeds. 292 00:34:22,519 --> 00:34:26,813 需更接近猎物才能发动攻击 But he needs to get closer before he can launch an attack. 293 00:34:29,276 --> 00:34:33,737 它操之过急 失去突袭优势 He's been too hasty, and loses the element of surprise. 294 00:34:36,024 --> 00:34:38,950 曾与兄弟协作狩猎相对顺利 After the relative success he enjoyed with his brother, 295 00:34:39,027 --> 00:34:43,705 它尚未适应独猎的挑战 He's unaccustomed to the challenges of hunting alone. 296 00:34:47,878 --> 00:34:51,037 成年捻角羚体型庞大 Adult kudu are large and powerful. 297 00:34:51,048 --> 00:34:53,873 虽能轻松追上 While he could easily outpace them, 298 00:34:53,884 --> 00:34:57,094 但独自难以制服 They are too big for him to bring down by himself. 299 00:35:00,390 --> 00:35:04,142 失去兄弟后它必须学会捕捉 Without his brother he will need to learn how to catch smaller, 300 00:35:04,228 --> 00:35:06,895 更敏捷的小型羚羊 Yet faster antelope. 301 00:35:06,972 --> 00:35:10,473 这只猎豹正快速认清 For this cheetah the harsh reality of his new life 302 00:35:10,484 --> 00:35:13,985 独居生活的残酷现实 Is quickly becoming clear. 303 00:35:14,062 --> 00:35:17,906 食物链顶端的独居者 It's not easy to be successful at the top of the food chain 304 00:35:17,983 --> 00:35:19,616 生存谈何容易 When you're on your own. 305 00:35:24,156 --> 00:35:28,834 除非兼具丰富经验和绝对力量 Unless you happen to both experienced and hugely powerful. 306 00:35:31,580 --> 00:35:35,757 这头雄狮两者兼备 The big male lion is both. 307 00:35:35,834 --> 00:35:39,761 9岁 体重约440磅 At 9 years old and weighing around 440 pounds 308 00:35:39,838 --> 00:35:41,763 它是经验丰富的水牛猎手 He's a seasoned buffalo hunter 309 00:35:41,840 --> 00:35:44,182 力量足以放倒 With enough power to bring down a bull 310 00:35:44,259 --> 00:35:47,060 四倍自重的公牛 Four times his own weight. 311 00:35:53,360 --> 00:35:56,019 雄狮独猎虽不常见 It's unusual, but not unheard of 312 00:35:56,029 --> 00:35:58,488 但也并非闻所未闻 For a male lion to hunt alone. 313 00:36:04,454 --> 00:36:08,206 非洲没有其他掠食者能单枪匹马 No other predator in africa can single-handedly take down 314 00:36:08,333 --> 00:36:11,543 制服如此强大的对手 Such a large and formidable adversary. 315 00:36:24,975 --> 00:36:29,436 饱餐后它退回阴凉处休息 Once he's gorged himself he retreats to the shade to rest. 316 00:36:37,229 --> 00:36:38,978 无需担心其他掠食者 He has no reason to fear 317 00:36:38,989 --> 00:36:41,898 抢夺它的猎物 Any other predators stealing his meal. 318 00:36:41,909 --> 00:36:44,868 绝对实力令它无可匹敌 He's simply too strong to be challenged. 319 00:36:56,340 --> 00:37:00,258 胡狼只能等待残羹冷炙 The jackal will have to wait a while before he gets any scraps. 320 00:37:00,335 --> 00:37:04,671 剩余猎物留给附近的 The rest of the kill is reserved for the lion family, 321 00:37:04,681 --> 00:37:06,848 狮群家族 Which is nearby. 322 00:37:39,967 --> 00:37:41,633 雄狮的吼声 The big male's roar 323 00:37:41,710 --> 00:37:45,262 是邀请母狮赴宴的信号 Reaches the lioness as an invitation to dinner. 324 00:37:49,634 --> 00:37:53,937 夜幕降临时它动身前往 As the cool of night descends, she sets off to join him. 325 00:37:56,566 --> 00:37:59,317 幼崽还太小不能吃肉 The cubs are still too young to eat meat 326 00:37:59,486 --> 00:38:00,986 它别无选择 And she has no choice 327 00:38:01,062 --> 00:38:03,863 只能留下幼崽独自进食 But to leave them alone while she feeds. 328 00:38:20,465 --> 00:38:23,591 幼崽本能地隐藏踪迹 They know instinctively to stay concealed 329 00:38:23,668 --> 00:38:25,969 等待母亲归来 And wait for moms return. 330 00:38:31,601 --> 00:38:34,352 途中遇见成年女儿 En route, she meets her adult daughter 331 00:38:34,429 --> 00:38:37,314 它也听到了雄狮吼声 Who also heard the male lion's roars. 332 00:38:54,207 --> 00:38:58,251 狮王在家人抵达前饱餐完毕 The old king eats his fill before his family arrives. 333 00:39:33,321 --> 00:39:34,904 问候过后 After greeting them both 334 00:39:34,915 --> 00:39:38,375 它主动离开让母女安心进食 He moves off to let them feed in peace. 335 00:40:07,355 --> 00:40:09,030 母女饥肠辘辘 The females are hungry 336 00:40:09,107 --> 00:40:13,284 单次可吞食44磅肉量 And will eat up to 44 pounds of meat in one go. 337 00:40:24,622 --> 00:40:27,465 这顿盛宴将持续整夜 A meal like this will keep them busy all night 338 00:40:27,592 --> 00:40:29,467 补充母狮能量储备 And replenish the mother's reserves 339 00:40:29,594 --> 00:40:34,389 为成长中的幼崽产出营养乳汁 So that she can produce rich milk for her growing cubs. 340 00:40:50,907 --> 00:40:53,483 前夜饱餐之后 After a big meal the night before, 341 00:40:53,493 --> 00:40:57,787 狮群放松休憩 元气满满 The lions are relaxed and back to full strength. 342 00:41:01,501 --> 00:41:04,752 随着父亲回归并供应充足食物 With dad back and providing ample food, 343 00:41:04,829 --> 00:41:08,831 母狮能产出足够乳汁 The lioness can eat enough to produce plenty of milk 344 00:41:08,842 --> 00:41:13,052 满足成长中幼崽的无底胃口 To satisfy the insatiable appetites of her growing cubs. 345 00:41:19,352 --> 00:41:22,270 在强大父亲的守护 Under the watchful eyes of a powerful father 346 00:41:22,355 --> 00:41:24,180 与坚韧母亲的照料下 And a resilient mother 347 00:41:24,191 --> 00:41:26,766 幼崽获得最佳生存机会 The cubs have the best possible chances 348 00:41:26,776 --> 00:41:28,902 有望健康成长 Of survival to adulthood. 349 00:41:47,464 --> 00:41:50,540 协作带来安全感 With security coming from working together, 350 00:41:50,550 --> 00:41:53,376 这个小狮群完美诠释 This small pride is an excellent example 351 00:41:53,386 --> 00:41:56,846 群居给狮子带来的优势 Of how lions benefit from group living. 352 00:42:15,316 --> 00:42:19,160 睿智的老豹无需协助也能生存 The wise old leopard needs no help to survive. 353 00:42:24,167 --> 00:42:25,917 精湛的狩猎技艺 Being a skilled hunter 354 00:42:25,994 --> 00:42:28,828 助它将幼崽抚养成年 Has allowed her to raise her cub to adulthood 355 00:42:28,838 --> 00:42:30,997 延续基因 And propagate her genes - 356 00:42:31,007 --> 00:42:34,917 这是动物界的终极成功标准 The ultimate measure of success for any animal. 357 00:42:34,928 --> 00:42:39,338 它仅凭智慧与力量生存 She relies on nothing but her own intelligence and strength 358 00:42:39,349 --> 00:42:41,507 独来独往的生活方式 And living in total solitude, 359 00:42:41,518 --> 00:42:44,018 展现了大型猫科动物中 She exemplifies the most adaptable 360 00:42:44,095 --> 00:42:47,146 最强的适应力与最广的分布 And widespread of the big cats. 361 00:42:54,114 --> 00:42:55,855 经历坎坷开端后 After a bumpy start, 362 00:42:55,865 --> 00:42:58,324 它的女儿如今茁壮成长 Her daughter is now flourishing. 363 00:43:02,872 --> 00:43:06,124 昨夜它成功猎杀首只黑斑羚 Last night she killed her first impala. 364 00:43:06,200 --> 00:43:09,368 证明继承了母亲的狩猎天赋 Proving she inherited her mother's hunting prowess 365 00:43:09,379 --> 00:43:13,965 迈向独立生存的重要一步 And taking an important step towards succeeding on her own. 366 00:43:27,981 --> 00:43:31,482 猎豹兄弟现已分道扬镳 The cheetah brothers have now gone their separate ways 367 00:43:31,559 --> 00:43:34,569 命运各不相同 And each is destined for a different fate. 368 00:43:37,991 --> 00:43:42,902 一只在保护区内焦躁游荡寻地 One is moving restlessly through the park, in search of land 369 00:43:42,912 --> 00:43:46,914 离开联盟庇护尚不自信 But not yet confident outside the safety of the coalition. 370 00:43:51,245 --> 00:43:53,421 另一只展现出更强 The other has proved more capable 371 00:43:53,498 --> 00:43:55,506 独居生存能力 Of living a solitary life. 372 00:43:57,585 --> 00:44:00,595 它找到并占领了新领地 He's found and secured a new territory, 373 00:44:00,672 --> 00:44:03,640 将誓死捍卫 Which he will defend as his own. 374 00:44:06,770 --> 00:44:10,513 在此它必将成为熟练猎手 Here he will surely become a proficient hunter, 375 00:44:10,523 --> 00:44:15,610 独猎雌性捻角羚已展现潜力 Already showing potential by taking down a kudu female alone. 376 00:44:29,450 --> 00:44:31,283 非洲大型猫科动物 Africa's big cats 377 00:44:31,294 --> 00:44:35,338 是全球最著名的食肉动物之一 Are some of the most well-known carnivores in the world 378 00:44:40,044 --> 00:44:41,719 以美丽著称 Famous for their beauty 379 00:44:41,805 --> 00:44:45,223 因致命本性令人畏惧 And feared for their deadly natures. 380 00:44:48,061 --> 00:44:52,230 无论独居还是群居 Whether alone or in complex social structures, 381 00:44:52,306 --> 00:44:55,400 它们必须在危机四伏的 They must work hard to survive in a habitat 382 00:44:55,476 --> 00:44:57,694 栖息地努力求生 Fraught with challenges. 383 00:45:01,482 --> 00:45:03,574 凭借精妙团队协作 By using clever teamwork, 384 00:45:03,651 --> 00:45:07,495 惊人速度和恐怖力量 Staggering speed and terrifying power, 385 00:45:07,572 --> 00:45:11,332 它们能充分适应环境 They are equipped to exploit their environment. 386 00:45:17,415 --> 00:45:19,081 这三种猫科动物 Each of the three cats 387 00:45:19,092 --> 00:45:23,177 生存与狩猎方式各具特色 Is different in the way it lives and hunts. 388 00:45:26,015 --> 00:45:29,341 但都享有顶级掠食者称号 But all share the title of apex predator 389 00:45:29,352 --> 00:45:35,106 在这颗星球上最活跃的食物链中称雄 In an endlessly active food chain rivaled by few on earth. 390 00:45:38,194 --> 00:45:40,111 狮子 Lion, 391 00:45:40,188 --> 00:45:42,196 花豹 Leopard 392 00:45:42,273 --> 00:45:43,781 与猎豹 And cheetah 393 00:45:43,950 --> 00:45:49,787 当之无愧是非洲最狂野而神奇的大型猫科动物 Are indeed africa's most wild and wonderful big cats.