On the packed beaches of Spain, there's an unlikely, and heart-breaking, tourist attraction. Thousands of miles from their native home, a pair of tiny three-month old lion cubs, weak and malnourished, pose for tourist snapshots.
But, as this documentary reveals, a remarkable chain of events means they are starting a new life. This is where world-famous lion whisperer Kevin Richardson steps in, and for the cubs, their journey back to African soil begins. It's a lifelong commitment.
Even their initial transfer from Spain to Africa involves huge amounts of paperwork – and the cubs must be strong enough to endure the plane trip and journey to their new home in a game reserve in South Africa.
Doctors, scientists, rangers and dedicated helpers all play a crucial part in this rescue mission from a miserable existence as a tourist sideshow in Spain to the wild plains of Africa.
| CHANNEL |
Animal Planet (DStv 183) |
| PREMIERE |
3 November 2017 |
| TIMESLOT |
Friday, 17h25 |
| REPEATS |
Friday 3 November at 21h05
Saturday 4 November at 03h25 and 20h10
Sunday 5 November at 13h45
Monday 6 November at 11h55 |