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Animal Planet's large predator expert Dave Salmoni heads deep into the African bush on a double mission—to return to his wild roots and to save a rogue pride of lions from elimination. Big cats, and especially lions, have long been his passion, but recently, Dave has been spending most of his time in the urban jungle as a television producer and host. Now, all his toughness, training and focus are put to the test. Can he survive six months in the Namibian bush on a life or death quest?
Into the Pride is much more than a personal journey. Dave must help a pride of "problem lions" learn to accept humans and support the growing eco-tourism in the area. Transplanted from the largest national park in Namibia to the Erindi Private Game Reserve, this pride is known for cattle raiding and aggression toward people. These are last-chance lions; if they don't calm down, they will be destroyed. Dave's challenge is clear—the only way to get into these lions' heads is by getting on foot and heading straight into the pride. He has to forge relationships with every lion, from Brutus, the dominant male, to Rough and Tumble, the youngest cubs. Dave needs to become the first human they can trust.
Dave has the ultimate opportunity to immerse himself totally within a pride of lions—smack in the middle of a mind-blowing African landscape. This five-part series tests all of Dave's experience and knowledge as a zoologist and big cat expert as he puts everything on the line—including his life and the safety of his TV crew—so two species can harmoniously share the land they both depend on for survival.
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