0:00:32 > 0:00:35Hello! Or jambo, as we say here.
0:00:35 > 0:00:40Welcome to the wide grassy plains of Africa
0:00:40 > 0:00:44and a very special place called the Masai Mara.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49This is home to our little big cats,
0:00:49 > 0:00:52and it's a land full of stories.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57With trees to climb...
0:00:57 > 0:00:59rivers to cross...
0:00:59 > 0:01:02and land as far as the eye can see,
0:01:02 > 0:01:05there is so much for all the animals to learn.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09Every day brings a new challenge.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13The storks are up bright and early
0:01:13 > 0:01:16learning how to catch fish for their breakfast.
0:01:16 > 0:01:21The antelope is learning how to run as fast as he can.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27While the buffalo has already learnt where to find the freshest grass.
0:01:29 > 0:01:31All the animals like to learn new things,
0:01:31 > 0:01:36but which of our little big cats is learning something new today?
0:01:36 > 0:01:38Will it be...
0:01:38 > 0:01:41the lazy lions?
0:01:41 > 0:01:43The speedy cheetahs?
0:01:45 > 0:01:47Or the lonesome leopards?
0:01:50 > 0:01:52It's my story!
0:01:52 > 0:01:54Ah, it's Jua's story.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56Jua, the leopard cub.
0:01:56 > 0:01:58Jambo, Jua.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00Jambo!
0:02:00 > 0:02:04We are very lucky to spend a day with the leopards,
0:02:04 > 0:02:06as leopards can be very shy.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09They like to hide away, high up in the trees.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11But not today.
0:02:11 > 0:02:14Today, Jua and his sister Paka
0:02:14 > 0:02:16are up and ready to learn something new.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20Yippee! Today, we're learning to climb.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25Mama's waiting, Paka, let's go.
0:02:27 > 0:02:30Mama says climbing makes you hot and thirsty
0:02:30 > 0:02:34so we need to get a big drink before we get started.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46Mmm! That's so refreshing.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49I'm ready for my warm-up.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53And the best way for us to warm up is to play.
0:02:55 > 0:02:57Come on, Paka, there's a butterfly.
0:02:59 > 0:03:01This is a great way to warm up.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06He's learnt to fly away fast so we have to be quick to catch him.
0:03:09 > 0:03:14Right, then, Mama, we're all warmed up and ready for climbing practice.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16SQUEALING
0:03:16 > 0:03:18Come on, you two, let's go.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21- SQUEALING - Hey, Mama, look.
0:03:21 > 0:03:24I think I've found the perfect climbing frame.
0:03:25 > 0:03:26A fallen tree.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31If we slip, it's not so far to fall.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33Now, easy does it.
0:03:36 > 0:03:41Mama knows it's important for her cubs to learn to climb safely.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45Once she has shown them how,
0:03:45 > 0:03:49she sits back to watch Jua and Paka attempt their first climb.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52- HE YELPS - Here I go.
0:03:53 > 0:03:54Whoa!
0:03:56 > 0:03:59It's not as easy as it looks, is it, Paka?
0:04:00 > 0:04:02I'll just go under here.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05What's up there, sis?
0:04:05 > 0:04:08Oh. Is it a dead end?
0:04:08 > 0:04:10Where shall we go now?
0:04:12 > 0:04:14Hey, this looks like fun.
0:04:14 > 0:04:16It's pretty high.
0:04:16 > 0:04:18Look at me, Mama!
0:04:18 > 0:04:21I'm balancing really well.
0:04:23 > 0:04:25That was great fun.
0:04:28 > 0:04:29Wee-eee!
0:04:31 > 0:04:34Oh, that's the end of the line.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37I'll have to find another way.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44Hup! I think I'm getting the hang of this.
0:04:45 > 0:04:47Paka! Down here!
0:04:51 > 0:04:53Come on! Follow me!
0:04:56 > 0:04:58Hey! This is great fun.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02We leopards are born to climb.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06Mama is so pleased with
0:05:06 > 0:05:11how well Jua and Paka have coped with their climbing practice.
0:05:11 > 0:05:14She thinks it's time for a bigger challenge.
0:05:14 > 0:05:18Mama, is it our time to climb the really big tree now?
0:05:19 > 0:05:22Brilliant! Come on, Paka!
0:05:22 > 0:05:23It's time!
0:05:28 > 0:05:30We're right behind you, Mama.
0:05:31 > 0:05:33I'm so excited.
0:05:35 > 0:05:39Oh! I see! We need a run up.
0:05:39 > 0:05:41You're so good, Mama.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44I want to be just like you.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47Hup!
0:05:47 > 0:05:48Here I come!
0:05:48 > 0:05:51Watch me, Mama, watch me.
0:05:51 > 0:05:56This is so cool. Climbing my very first big tree,
0:05:56 > 0:06:01and yep, my claws are gripping just like you said, Mama.
0:06:01 > 0:06:02Is that comfy, Mama?
0:06:04 > 0:06:08Oh, yeah! It's not too bad.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11And what a view!
0:06:12 > 0:06:16Leopards spend so much time high up in the trees.
0:06:16 > 0:06:19They get to look out over the whole of the Masai Mara
0:06:19 > 0:06:22without being seen.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26Ha-ha! He can't see us, Mama, but we can see him.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33These leaves are great to hide behind
0:06:33 > 0:06:36especially when we climb high up to the tree top.
0:06:41 > 0:06:44See - we're totally hidden.
0:06:44 > 0:06:48So many branches to choose from.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51Oh! That's a bit shaky.
0:06:51 > 0:06:53I'll just go back this way.
0:06:53 > 0:07:01Mama keeps an eye on Jua and Paka as they explore their new playground.
0:07:01 > 0:07:06Now this is what I call a climbing frame.
0:07:06 > 0:07:08Whoa!
0:07:08 > 0:07:11Paka is amazed at how high Jua is climbing.
0:07:11 > 0:07:16All that practice has certainly paid off.
0:07:18 > 0:07:24What a great day! I love climbing, and this tree is just perfect.
0:07:26 > 0:07:30I can see why my Mama spends so much time here.
0:07:30 > 0:07:34What on earth is Jua doing?
0:07:35 > 0:07:40I've got an itch and I'm learning how to scratch.
0:07:41 > 0:07:46Mama says I can use this tree and it really works.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52This is the greatest scratch-post ever.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54My itch has nearly gone.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01There is still so much to learn before these little cubs
0:08:01 > 0:08:04are big cats one day.
0:08:04 > 0:08:07As they grow up, they will need to run,
0:08:07 > 0:08:10pounce and jump
0:08:10 > 0:08:12and play and hide.
0:08:12 > 0:08:15Oh, and climb, of course. After all,
0:08:15 > 0:08:21you will always find a leopard up a tree, isn't that right, Jua?
0:08:21 > 0:08:26Ha-ha! All that climbing has made Jua very tired.
0:08:26 > 0:08:31As he gets his rest, it's time for us to say goodbye.
0:08:31 > 0:08:36Kwa heri from the wide grassy plains of Africa.
0:08:37 > 0:08:40- Goodbye, storks.- Kwa heri, storks!
0:08:43 > 0:08:46- Goodbye, antelope. - Kwa heri, antelope.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50Goodbye, buffalo.
0:08:50 > 0:08:52Kwa heri, buffalo.
0:08:54 > 0:08:57Ah! Goodbye, Jua.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00- Kwa heri! - YAWN!
0:09:00 > 0:09:04Africa is a land full of stories.
0:09:04 > 0:09:08Whose story will we hear next time?
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