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Natural World•Season 26•Episode 9

Desert Lions

8.8/10 · 18 votesMay 30, 2007

Ranked #2 of 10 in Season 26•+0.8 vs season avg

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Many years ago lions thrived in the deserts of Namibia's Skeleton Coast, until they were exterminated by man. Six years ago maverick biologist Flip Stander discovered a tiny remnant population alive and well in nearby mountains, and started to study them. Their numbers have grown

Directed byAmanda Barrett, Owen Newman

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Season 26 Episodes11

E1 8.1

Toki's Tale

E2 8.9

Battle to Save the Tiger

E3 7.2

Moose on the Loose

E4 7.6

Buddha, Bees and the Giant Hornet Queen

E5 8.2

Hawaii - Message in the Waves

E6 5.8

Invasion of the Crocodiles

E7 8.2

The Bloodhound and the Beardie

Saving Our Seabirds

E9 8.8Now viewing

Desert Lions

E10 8.4

Gabon - Forests of the Future

E11 8.4

Wye - Voices from the Valley

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Amanda Barrett

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Owen Newman

Director

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Episode Summary

"Desert Lions" is episode 9 of Natural World season 26. It scored 8.8/10 from 18 votes, ranking #2 of 10 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Amanda Barrett, Owen Newman, it aired on May 30, 2007.

Next: E10 · Gabon - Forests of the Future Best of Season 26