In Africa 在非洲
Anything can happen in just one day, 任何事情都有可能在短短的一天之间发生
Especially when seven of its greatest wild animals 特别是当它的七种最伟大的野生动物
Encounter each other. 彼此相遇
These are seven magnificent characters 这是七个宏伟的动物
Who surpass all others. 谁也无法超越了它们
Seven animals who rule the African bush. 它们是主宰非洲草原的七种动物
Over 24 hours,from day to night, 二十四多小时 从白天到黑夜
The action never stops. 好戏不断
The cheetah is a champion sprinter, 猎豹是短跑冠军
Able to take down the fastest prey. 能够扑倒速度最快的猎物
But can she teach her cubs how to hunt for themselves today? 但它今天能否教给小猎豹独立捕猎的本领？
Or will the hyena steal their prey? 鬣狗会不会偷走它们捕获的猎物？
She's a clever opportunist,with cubs, too, 鬣狗很聪明,善于把握机会,同样,它也有幼崽
And will do whatever it takes To keep them alive. 这些幼崽,它愿意付出一切代价来养活它们
The lion is not just The biggest of Africaˇs cats 狮子不仅是非洲最大的猫科动物
It's also a team player. 它们也是讲究团体合作的动物
And tonight,the gang is on the hunt. 今晚可以看到它们集体捕猎的场面
The buffalo will have to be on guard. 野牛快要到了必须保持警惕的时候
But this quiet herbivore has a mean temper 但是,这种安静的食草类动物脾气却不是很好
And travels in a large herd... 它们成群迁徙
A force to be reckoned with. 是一股不容小觑的力量
The rhino also has formidable power, 犀牛也有一身的蛮力
But poor eyesight and a nervous disposition 但是眼睛不好而且有点天生的神经质
Means she's the wild card of the bunch. 因此在七兽中,它们的实力很难估计
But nothing is more dangerous than a temperamental elephant, 不过要是大象发起脾气来,无论是谁都要怕它三分
Especially a young bull 特别是年轻的公象
With too much energy and not enough sense. 精力过剩而理性不足
And then there's the leopard -- 接下来轮到花豹出场了
The prince of stealth. 一流的偷袭高手
He lives in the shadows and is always ready to pounce. 它们过着隐蔽的生活,随时准备对目标发动袭击
Seven super animals. 超级七兽
One place. 同一个地方
One single day. 同一天时间
There's no better place to follow Africaˇs super seven 要想观察非洲超级七兽的一举一动,最理想的地方莫过于
Than in South Africaˇs Mala Mala game reserve... 南非的马拉马拉野生动物保留地
...a vast stretch of wilderness,teeming with wildlife. 那里是一片广袤无垠的大地,拥有丰富的野生动植物资源
And through it all runs another superb feature -- 横贯保留地境内的是,别具特色的
The sand river,where our 24-hour story begins. 一条沙河,我们的故事就是从这里开始
It's mid afternoon -- 3:00. 时间是下午三点
For wildlife, this is the real start of an African day. 对于非洲的野生动物来说,现在才是一天真正的开始
Their emerging from their shady retreats 它们从幽静的地方休息好了才出来
To make the most of the remaining daylight. 充分享受剩下的一天里最好的光阴
Here you must be prepared for anything. 在这里,你必须做好最充分的准备
No two days are ever the same. 没有两天是相同的
Two of the super seven are already at the river. 已经有两种超级动物来到河边了
Elephants are social animals. 大象是群居动物
The river is one of their favorite spots. 河流是它们最喜欢的地方之一
And this cat is full of surprises. 这种猫科动物有很多让人惊讶的地方
The lion is the most formidable hunter here. 狮子是这里最凶猛的猎手
The habitat beside the river 河边的栖息地
Is pristine South African bushveld, 是原始的非洲灌木草原(Bushveld)
Ideal for the greatest ambush hunter of them all -- 非常适合它们当中最厉害的伏击猎手
The leopard. 花豹
He is the master of the treetops, 它是树上的主人
But he will be coming down soon to hunt. 但它很快就要下来捕食
African buffalo Also like the bushveld. 非洲野牛也喜欢这里的灌木草原
This herd is 100 strong, 这群牛,足有100头
And they're on the move to the river for their daily drink. 它们正在去河边的路上,每天它们都要喝水
These animals Have strength in numbers. 这些动物拥有数量上的优势
The young, the old, and the weak 年轻的,年老的,和体弱的
Are all protected by the stronger group members. 都是由牛群中最强壮的牛来保护
Here there is always someone to watch your back. 在这里,总是有人为你提防背后
That's vital for this young female. 对于这头年轻的母牛来说,这种帮助是至关重要的
She's heavily pregnant with her first calf. 它即将生下它的第一胎
She could go into labor at any time. 它随时都可能分娩
This is a vulnerable moment. 此时此刻正是最容易遭到攻击的时候
Predators will prey on her newborn. 捕食动物会对新生的幼崽下手
This hyena mom is also raising a family. 这只鬣狗妈妈也在抚养它的幼崽
Her growing cubs have a never-ending hunger for milk. 它的幼崽在不停地长大,要不断地喝奶
At nine months,they're now quite big. 它们已经九个月了,现在长得挺大了
It'll be another six months 还需要六个月的时间
Before they're completely weaned. 它们才能完全断奶
To protect her young from predators, 为了保护自己的幼崽不受伤害
She won't bring meat back to the den. 它不把食物带回家
Instead she feeds herself regularly 而是把自己给喂饱
To keep a fresh supply of milk flowing. 这样可以促进乳汁分泌
Today she must leave them to go hunt. 今天它必须离开它们去捕食
And this she must do on her own. 而且这个也必须独立去做
Unlike most hyena moms, 不像其它的鬣狗妈妈
She does not have a clan to help her hunt 它没有自己的族群可协助它捕食
Or protect her young when she's away. 或者在它不在的时候保护它的幼崽
This is a big day for the cheetah mother. 对于猎豹母亲来说,这可是一个大日子
She's about to give her cubs a hunting lesson. 它马上就要给它的幼崽上一堂捕猎课
But first the young ones need to charge their batteries. 不过,小家伙们先得充充电
Sprinting is thirsty work. 高速奔跑很容易引起口渴
The young cheetahs have a whole world to explore 年轻的猎豹还有满世界的东西要去弄明白
And need to learn which animals are prey 它们需要学会分辨：哪种动物是猎物？
And which are best left alone. 哪种动物最好不去招惹？
Back at the river,the rhino and her mate 我们再回到河边看看,这头雌性犀牛和它的伙伴
Have stumbled across something disturbing. 撞见了一样让它们感到不安的东西
With their poor eyesight, 因为它们是近视眼
They can't quite make it out. 究竟是什么东西,还分辨不出
But their excellent sense of smell 不过,它们的嗅觉非常灵敏
Leaves no doubt what it is 是什么也就再清楚不过了
A buffalo carcass,several days old. 一具野牛的腐尸已经烂在这里好几天了
The discovery has the rhinos spooked. 这一发现,吓坏了两只犀牛
Predators don't normally hunt rhino 捕食动物一般不会攻击犀牛
They're too big. 它们个头太大了
But these nervous creatures 但是它们是特别敏感的动物
Would still rather be somewhere else. 还是溜之大吉为妙
Unfortunately, 不幸的是
They're now headed straight for the elephants, 它们刚好往象群里撞
Where the mood is lighter. 大象的情绪特别高昂
They're the biggest of the super seven. 它们是超级七兽中个头最大的
Elephants are normally the ones who disturb other animals. 一般来说,只会是大象去招惹其它的动物
Even babies can be a handful. 即便是幼象,其它动物也是招惹不得的
This herd has only one real problem at the moment 这支象群队伍目前有了一个大麻烦
A young bull elephant has been acting up recently. 有一头年轻的公象,最近很不安分
He's now old enough to be on his own, 它现在大了,管不住了
And the adult females don't want him here anymore. 母象不要它了
[ TRUMPETING ] “声音”
Even though he's been pushed out, 虽然没人要
He doesn't want to leave. 它也不想走
He's used to the good life. 它过惯了享受的日子
The young bull stays close to the herd, 年轻的公象紧紧地跟着象群
But he's under strict orders to keep his distance. 但是,它已经接到命令,严格要求它保持距离
Right now he's very unpredictable 现在啊,它什么事都干得出
Something other animals need to be aware of. 这一点,其它的动物还真要当心
The rhino thinks she's found a quiet feeding spot, 犀牛以为自己找到了一个可以安安静静吃草的地方
But she's mistaken. 但它错了
[ ELEPHANT ROARS ] “大象吼声”
For a rhino with poor eyesight, 对于近视眼的犀牛妹妹来说
It's impossible to tell whether the elephant is angry, 它是想搞也搞不明白的这大象哥哥是生气了？
Amorous, or just playful. 还是看上它了？还是,只是想跟它一起玩？
But no one's waiting around to find out. 但是傻等着去弄明白总不是事儿
The day is still young for the lions. 对于狮子来说,白天还没过去
They have no cares, no worries, 它们没有操心事,没有烦恼
Content and confident that the world is theirs for the taking. 它们很知足也很自信,认为世界正等着它们去征服
Just one lion is a powerful hunter. 其实只有一头狮子才称得上是厉害的猎手
A whole pride, however,is a force to be reckoned with. 整个狮群的力量,则是不容小觑的
This is their turf,and everyone knows it. 大家都知道这里是它们的地皮
This afternoon, 今天下午
All the females are together. 所有的母狮都聚集在一起
The pride's two males are off patrolling the area. 狮群里的两头雄狮已经出去巡逻了
While one plays sentry, 其中的一头在放哨
His brother lets everyone know who owns this territory. 它的兄弟在告诉大伙儿谁是这块土地的主人
[ ROARING ] “狮子吼声”
Even big cats don't like water. 即使是大型猫科动物也不喜欢水
But there's only one way back to his brother. 但是,只有一条路可以返回它的兄弟在的地方
[ SNARLING ] “狮子吼声”
[ ROARING ] “狮子吼声”
The lion's roar is a simple but effective way 狮子吼是一种简单而有效的方法
To announce himself. 可以宣告狮子的存在
He can be heard eight kilometers away. 它的声音可以传到8公里之外
The leopard hears him, 花豹听到了
And, no doubt, so do plenty of potential prey. 毫无疑问,很多有可能成为它的猎物的动物也听到了
With sundown approaching, 随着日落时分的临近
The leopard knows this is the time to make his move. 花豹知道,该行动了
He is perfectly at home in the trees. 它在树上过得非常自在
No other African big cat can climb like this. 没有任何其它的非洲大型猫科动物拥有像它一样的攀爬本领
The leopard has strong claws 花豹具有强有力的爪子
And incredibly powerful legs 其腿部的力量已经大到令人难以置信的地步
That can pull him through the branches. 所以它可以轻松地在树上活动
It's been three days since he last fed. 已经有三天没吃东西了
The late afternoon shadows will be perfect cover. 黄昏的影子是绝妙的遮蔽
The buffalo can't stay long in the water. 野牛不能呆在水里太长
They don't want to be caught here at night. 它们不想到了晚上被发现
They must drink their fill and be gone. 它们必须喝个痛快,然后离开这里
For the pregnant cow,the water is a great relief, 对于怀孕的母牛来说,水给它带来了极大的解脱
Helping her take off some weight. 帮助它减少了一部分重量
For the rest, life is good, 对于其它的野牛来说,这日子过得挺不错的
With only a few minor irritations. 就是有一些的讨厌的小东西
This lazy afternoon wallow is a favorite buffalo pastime. 像这样,在下午,懒洋洋地打滚是野牛最喜欢的休闲方式
This would be paradise 本来算得上是天堂般的享受
If it wasn't fora few unwanted neighbors. 但就是有一些讨厌的邻居老爱捣乱
The leopard is headed their way. 花豹朝着它们的方向过来了
And, from the other direction,comes one of the lion brothers. 而在反方向狮子两兄弟的一个也过来了
This isn't good. 情况不妙
Just one spooked buffalo can start a panic. 一只野牛受惊就有可能引发连锁的恐慌反应
The pregnant cow must stay with the herd at all costs. 怀孕的母牛必须不惜一切代价待在牛群里
Any sign of weakness could spark an attack. 任何破绽都有可能引来杀身之祸
Fortunately, the lion brother is just passing through. 幸运的是,狮子只是路过而已
But it's time for the buffalo to be on their way, 不过,野牛们赶路的时间也已经到了
To the higher grassland 它们要赶往地势较高的草原地带
Where the nighttime temperature will be warmer, 那里的晚上更加暖和
And it will be easier to protect themselves. 而且在那里更容易保护自己
They don't need the chilling lion's roar 它们并不需要狮子那冷冰冰的吼叫声
To remind them to move. 来提醒它们赶路
[ ROARING ]
The two brothers are in peak condition, 两兄弟的体能正处于顶峰状态
But only rarely display their awesome power. 但它们鲜有机会去展示自己的威力
They prefer to let the females seize the day 它们更喜欢让娘们去出出风头
And only show up when dinner's served. 等到有饭吃的时候才出来露露脸
Back at the pride, the lionesses have a rude awakening. 再回到狮群看看,雌狮们被什么野蛮的东西惊醒了
The bull elephant has decided to throw his weight 这头公象铁了心似的一个劲
In their direction. 往它们的方向撞去
He's not showing signs of aggression yet, 它还没有表现出侵犯的态势
But he's uncomfortably close. 不过这距离已经近得让狮子不舒服了
And obscure behind the bush, 藏在灌木丛后面的
The lions may not know until it's too late if he charges. 狮子有可能直到它冲过来才会惊觉,不过到那时已经就来不及了！
Best to give him a wide berth and take the cubs, too. 最好给它足够的空间停下来休息,还有,要把幼崽也带走
The lions aren't happy about being moved on, 狮子们并不高兴,它们被迫往前面走
But every cloud has a silver lining. 不过凡事总有光明的一面
They've stumbled onto an early dinner 晚餐的时间没到,晚餐就已经出现了
Wildebeests -- who are blissfully unaware 角马 - 谢天谢地它们没有发现
Of what's approaching. 即将到来的危险
The leading lioness takes up her position. 领头狮,已经就位
The others follow suit. 其余的,跟进
She'll signal when to attack. 它到时会发出攻击的信号
But she collides with one of her own. 但是它撞了自己的同伙
It's a disaster... 这是一场灾难
...but a lucky escape for the wildebeest. 不过,对于角马来说是一次侥幸的脱险
Humiliated for the second time today, 这一天下来,两次受辱
The gang will all the more determined to kill tonight. 将会使得群狮在晚上大开杀戮的意志变得更加坚强
Not too far away, 在不远处
And not too long into his daily patrol, 也离它每日巡逻的地方不远
The leopard encounters his skittish neighbor. 花豹遇到了邻居,它们很容易受惊
This is one to watch. 这个只能看看
She's too big to attack, 个头太大,攻击不了
And, in fact, could do the leopard more damage. 而且,事实上,一旦纠缠起来还有可能给花豹造成更大的伤害
And she's smack in the middle of the leopard's path. 它就挡在花豹的路中央
All too often, a chance meeting in the African bush 在非洲草原上的偶然相遇往往
Requires delicate maneuvers between animals. 需要动物双方采取谨慎的措施
But also, all too often, 但是也往往会发生
Something else catches your eye... 别的什么东西吸引住你的视线
Like a herd of impala. 比如一群黑臀羚羊
It's time for a detour. 该绕过去了
Impala are plentiful in Mala Mala. Mala Mala盛产黑臀羚羊
They're also first-choice on a leopard's menu. 它们也是花豹的菜单上首选的一道菜
But the leopard has a problem 但是花豹却遇到了一个麻烦
There's little cover between him and the impalas. 在它和羚羊之间几乎没有任何的遮蔽物
If he tries to cross this open ground, he's sure to be spotted. 若是它一定要穿过这片开阔地带,被发现是肯定的
He'll have to bide his time and follow slowly. 它接下来得等待时机,小心翼翼地跟踪
That's one thing about the leopard 这是花豹的一个特点
He stalks his prey carefully 小心谨慎地靠近猎物
And waits for the right moment to strike. 等待合适的时间出击
The mother cheetah is also patient. 母猎豹也很有耐心
She knows an opportunity will pass by sooner or later. 它知道机会一瞬即逝
She just needs to be vigilant. 需要的就是保持警惕
Her two cubs still have to learn this lesson. 这门课,它的两只幼崽还是得学
If they want a meal,they'll need to work for it. 如果它们想要有得吃,它们就需要为之付出努力
For now, they're happy to let Mom take care of dinner. 现在嘛,小猎豹是很乐意让妈妈给它们料理晚饭的事情
No sooner is she out of sight,the cubs are presented 它一旦从视野里消失,小猎豹马上就有了
With their first big hunting opportunity. 平生第一次捕猎的机会
And there's no doubt these zebra are big 毫无疑问,这些斑马很大
Much more than even an adult cheetah can handle. 个头太大了,就连成年的猎豹也很难搞定
But they're still worth a chase. 不过,它们还是值得去追一追
It's clear that a few more lessons are necessary. 很明显,再多学几堂课是必要的
[ ZEBRA SNORTING ]
The leopard is keeping up with the impala and still undetected. 花豹在跟踪这只黑臀羚羊,还没有被对方发现
More adept at ambush than the chase, 比起追捕,它更擅长伏击
He must get close to stand any chance of a kill. 它必须接近对方才能有机会下手
But someone's got there before him -- 不过,有人已经捷足先登了
The mother cheetah. 母猎豹
She hasn't yet spotted the leopard. 它还没有发现花豹
She only has eyes for the impala. 它的眼里只有羚羊
She's off. 它开始出击了
She's foiled by the tree cover. 它被树挡住了
The leopard's meal is even further away. 而花豹的那顿饭已经离它远去
It's now late afternoon -- 5:00. 现在是晚午时分 --- 5点钟
There's a good reason the lions failed 狮子攻击了角马却惨遭失败
In their attack on the wildebeest -- 是有一定原因的
They weren't working as a team. 它们没有集体协作
They weren't prepared. 它们没有做好准备
Before they set out for tonight's hunt, 在它们出发去参加今晚的捕猎行动之前
They do something important to reinforce their bonds 它们要做一些重要的事情,来加强它们之间的联系
They socialize and groom one another. 它们进行交往并互相为对方梳妆打扮
In this way,six individual hunters 这样,六个单独的猎手
Transform themselves into a single, 变为了一台
Ruthless killing machine. 无情的猎杀机器
The buffalo are well on their way to higher, safer ground. 野牛正一路赶往地势较高,更加安全的地带
The day is proving arduous for the pregnant cow. 对于怀孕的母牛来说,这一天正变得越发难熬起来
She's leaking birth fluids, which signals labor is imminent. 它的胎液开始止不住地滴下来,这表明它马上就要分娩了
This is dangerous. 这是危险的
Any predator can now pick up the trail she leaves behind. 任何捕食动物都能追踪它留下来的踪迹
[ MOOING ]
Worse still,she's falling behind. 更糟糕的是它开始掉队了
Despite her distressed calls,the herd moves on. 牛群不顾它的哀叫,在继续赶路
The cow is only safe if she can keep up. 这头母牛只有跟上队伍才有安全
She can't give birth here.she must press on. 它不能在这里分娩,它必须加紧赶上去
It's going to be a race against time. 这将是一场与时间的赛跑
The young bull elephant is in no hurry, 年轻的公象不慌也不忙
Nor does he care where he'll be when nightfall descends. 它也不在乎夜幕降临的时候,自己会到哪里去过夜
Just when the lions think they're free of the elephant, 就在狮子以为它们摆脱了这头大象的时候
He's back, strolling right through the lions' rest stop. 它回来了,悠哉游哉地穿过狮子们休息的地方
Elephants don't like lions. 大象不喜欢狮子
It's a very old law of nature. 这是一个很古老的自然法则
But the bull is more intent on the sandbar 不过,这头公像一门心思地想要到沙洲去
Than taking on the pride,at least for now. 而不是跟狮子们作对,至少,现在不.
As if to make his point, 好像是要给狮子点脸色看看
He strolls right back through the rest stop. 它又回来了,悠哉游哉地穿过狮子们休息的地方
He knows there's nothing they can do. 它知道,它们拿它是没有办法的
Mala Mala's higher ground 马拉马拉的高地
Is the preferred habitat for the cheetah. 是猎豹偏爱的栖息地
This is covered by open grassland 这里是一片开阔的草原
Perfect for the world's fastest sprinter. 最适合这种世界上奔跑速度最快的动物
This is one of the mother cheetah's 这里是母猎豹
Favorite hunting spots. 最喜欢的捕猎场所之一
It's also a safer place for them to bed down for the night. 也是适合它们躺下来安全地睡大觉的地方
The cubs have yet to make their first kill, 小猎豹还得参加它们的第一次捕猎行动
But they have each other to practice their moves on. 不过它们现在自己闹来闹去地练
All this playing doesn't amuse their mother. 这样的嬉戏并没有讨得它们母亲的欢心
A quick nip puts them in order... 轻轻地咬一下,它们又变得懂规矩了
If only for a moment. 也许就这么一会儿吧
With sundown approaching, 随着日落时分的临近
It's time for the hyena mom to get moving. 鬣狗妈妈该动身了
Her cubs have drunk their fill. 它的幼崽已经喝了个饱
She needs to restore her milk supply with a good feed. 它需要好好吃一顿,这样才能恢复奶汁的分泌
The cubs will stay behind. 幼崽照例要留下来
They know the routine. 它们都知道
And, besides, after feeding so much today, 再说了,今天吃得这么饱
All they'll want to do is sleep. 它们一个劲地想睡觉啊
The herd has reached the safety of the grassland... 牛群已经到达安全的草原地带
All but the pregnant cow. 除了怀孕的母牛,大家都到了
She's still lagging behind 它还落在后面
And must draw on all her reserves to catch up. 必须使出全身的力气才能赶上去
It's half past six -- a time of change in the bush. 现在是六点半,正是非洲灌木草原发生变化的时候
The sun is now setting. 太阳正在下山
The cheetahs will continue their hunting lessons tomorrow. 猎豹将会在明天继续上捕猎课
The rhino won't settle down yet... 犀牛还不想安下心来
...and nor will the leopard. 花豹也不想
He's still following the impala. 它还在跟踪黑臀羚羊
And the hyena, on the prowl for her next meal, 还有鬣狗,正四处寻觅它的第二顿饭
Has picked up his trail. 它已经嗅到了什么
Narrator: the lions are up and ready to go. 狮子们站了起来,准备出发
One last drink and they're off into the night 最后喝上一口,然后就消失在苍茫的夜色之中
A force of nature,hungry and searching for prey. 这是自然界里的一股强大力量,它们在饥饿中寻找猎物
The lion brothers aren't with the pride 狮子兄弟并没有和狮群在一起
But can still monitor their movements 但仍然能够监测到它们的行动
By smelling their scent. 通过它们散发出的气味
Lions have a specialized smelling organ 狮子具有特别的嗅觉器官
On the roof of their mouth. 位于上颚
One of the brothers decides to follow the pride. 狮子兄弟的其中一个决定跟着狮群
He's hungry. 它饿了
He'll let the females do the dirty work, though, 不过,脏活,它会让娘们去干
And turn up just in time to eat. 它要等到有东西吃了的时候再现身
The lionesses don't have to go far 狮群没有必要跑得很远
Before they pick up the scent of the pregnant cow. 它们很快就嗅到了怀孕母牛的气味
Now she has little time to reach the herd. 现在它几乎没有时间回到牛群去
[ MOOING ]
The lions are intent on their prize. 狮子一门心思放在它们的猎物上
Not even a herd of impala 连这么一大群黑臀羚羊
Can tempt them away from their mission. 都无法引诱它们放弃目标
Up ahead, the tired but determined buffalo cow 就在前方,母野牛已是精疲力竭,但它仍然一心一意
Finally reaches the safety of her companions. 它终于安全抵达同伴所在的地方
Now it's time for the next exhausting challenge 现在该做第二件吃力的活儿了
To give birth. 分娩
Adult buffalo are big and strong and have a mean temper. 成年的野牛,个头大,力气大,脾气坏
The lions will have to get past them to reach the cow, 狮子得打它们旁边过,才能接近母牛
Who is still some way behind them. 而母牛仍然和牛群有一定距离
This is the cow's most vulnerable time 这是母牛最容易受到攻击的时候
The baby's on its way. 牛犊马上就要出生
Fortunately, buffalo mothers are designed to give birth quickly. 幸运的是野牛母亲天生就有快速分娩的本领
Without hesitating, 一点迟疑也没有啊
Her offspring tries to get up on his little legs. 它的后代马上就想要用稚嫩的四腿站立起来
He won't be gamboling about for at least a couple of hours. 至少数小时之内想要乱蹦乱跳还是由不得它的
This is his most vulnerable time. 现在是它最容易受到攻击的时候
The elephant herd is not far away. 象群就在不远处
A chance encounter with the approaching lions 若是与狮子偶然相遇
Could cause a big uproar. 它们可能会发出响亮的咆哮
The herd is still moving through the bush, feeding. 象群继续穿过这片灌木草原,它们一边吃着东西
They'll feed for 16 hours a day to fuel their massive bodies. 它们一天要吃16个小时才能给庞大的身体补充足够的能量
Only the bull elephant has settled down for the night. 只有这头公象安下心来准备过夜了
He's fast asleep. 它睡得很香
Now the lions have found the spot 现在狮子已经发现了
Where the buffalo calf was born, 小牛出生的地方
And they have the young baby in their sights. 它们已经把目标锁定在小牛崽的身上
This is a snatch-and-grab operation. 这是一次抢夺行动
First, send the buffalo into a panic, 首先,在牛群里造成恐慌
Then rush in and pick off the baby. 然后冲进去,叼走小牛
They close in. 它们包抄过来了
And the buffalo scatter, 牛群四散
Leaving the baby out front and vulnerable. 小牛已经暴露,很容易受到攻击
But the mother's instincts won't let her leave her baby behind. 但母亲的本能使它舍不得丢下小牛
[ MOOING ]
And in just a few more moments,the herd rallies round. 很快,牛群重新聚在一块
The larger buffalo have had enough of the lions 这只大块头的野牛已经受够了狮子
And now turn on the hunters. 现在,它开始反击了
The buffalo are too strong to penetrate 野牛的力气很大
Without the help of one of the lion brothers. 没有狮子兄弟的帮助是无法有所突破的
The lions have missed their opportunity. 狮子已经错失良机
The calf is safe. 小牛安全了
Meanwhile, the leopard is in hot pursuit of the impala. 与此同时,花豹正对羚羊紧追不舍
Now that it's night,and they're in thicker bush, 现在已是黑夜,它们在浓密的灌木丛里
He stands a good chance of making a kill. 它有相当大的机会下手
And the hyena is now tailing the leopard. 鬣狗现在正盯着花豹
She's big and strong enough to steal a kill from him 它有足够的实力从它嘴里偷走它捕杀的猎物
Much easier than catching one herself. 这要比自己去捕获猎物容易得多
All she has to do is wait. 一个字“等”
The impala know something's up, 羚羊知道情况有点不妙
but they can't see the danger. 但它们看不到危险究竟在哪里
When they finally do,it's too late. 等到它们看到了,就已经来不及了
[ SNARLING ]
[ BLEATING ]
The leopard tries to kill silently, 花豹企图悄悄地干掉对方
But the impala's cries echo through the night 但羚羊的惨叫响彻了夜空
Just what the hyena's been listening for. 这正是鬣狗一心想要听到的声音
Leopards often take their kills up into the trees 花豹经常将其捕杀的猎物拖到树上面去
To avoid other predators. 以此来避免引来其它的捕食动物
But this cat is so hungry, 但是,这只豹子实在是饿昏了头
He starts his mealon the ground 索性就在地上开吃起来
A mistake. 这是一个错误
Not only has he angered 它弄出这么大的声响来
the elephant With all this commotion, 不仅激怒了大象
The hyena is also on to him. 连鬣狗也盯上了它
[ SNARLING ]
The leopard won't argue with a hyena. 对于鬣狗,花豹总是忌它三分
is watch her steal his meal. 于是就眼睁睁地看着它偷走自己的食物
But the hyena's headed for a nasty shock with the elephant... 但是,鬣狗走错了方向,它遇到了狂怒的大象
[ HYENA SQUEALING ]
...and she drops the prize. 于是它丢掉了到手的东西
The leopard acts quickly... 花豹马上行动了
...and regains his meal. 于是拿回了给自己的食物
[ ELEPHANT TRUMPETS ]
He's not going to waste a second chance. 第二次机会它不会再浪费了
Only leopards are strong enough to carry a kill into the trees. 只有花豹才有足够的力量能把捕杀的猎物拖到树上
A hyena may be fierce,but it can't climb. 鬣狗有可能很凶猛,但它们不会爬树
In no time, the leopard is on to his second course. 很快,花豹开始享用它的第二顿饭了
There's nothing the hyena can do 鬣狗无计可施
But hope for a few scraps from the table. 只有希望能分上一点点的残羹冷炙
The leopard thinks he's safe,and he should be. 花豹以为自己很安全,它确实应该是安全的
[ ELEPHANT TRUMPETING ]
But now several tons of trouble are bearing down on him. 但是现在的麻烦是有一个几吨重的大家伙向它冲过来
The disturbed elephant is on the warpath... 这头大象因为被打搅了美梦,正是怒气不打一处来
To the delight of the hyena. 让鬣狗窃喜的是
Now it's time for her to do what hyenas do best 现在终于该它施展身手了
And steal an opportunity. 机会难得
Not quite a whole impala,but better than nothing. 不是羚羊全肉,不过有总是比没有好
The elephant has made his point. 大象已经教训了花豹
The leopard is left shaken but still in possession of his meal. 花豹吓得直打哆嗦,不过它的肉还没有丢
The lions may have been thwarted by the buffalo, 虽然可以说狮子在野牛那里遭遇重大挫折
But they now have a new target 不过,它们现在有了新的目标
To round off their evening's entertainment 可以作为今晚的娱乐活动
Wildebeest. 角马
This is what makes the lion 这就是狮子作为非洲超级七兽中
The most fearsome of Africa's super seven 最令人闻风丧胆的一兽所特有的素质
The pride working together to bring down an animal 整个狮群集体作战,干掉一种猎物
Much bigger than any single lion. 而这种猎物要比任何单个狮子的个头大得多
[ GROWLING ]
One cat secures the stranglehold which will kill the wildebeest. 一只狮子紧紧地咬住了角马的要害
The others keep her pinned down. 其余的则帮它压住猎物
This is a big kill. 这次捕杀是一次大丰收
The whole pride will feed tonight. 整个狮群今晚都有得吃了
Right on cue,the male lion shows up. 正在这个关头,雄狮出现了
The lion pride doesn't have a strong hierarchy, 狮群里没有界限分明的等级制度
So with a wildebeest dead,it's now every cat for itself. 所以角马一死,个个都自顾自地吃起来
Gone is the single-minded cooperation of the group hunt, 集体作战时一心一意的合作精神,此时早已荡然无存
Replaced by raw competition for a bite. 取而代之的是,为了争一口吃的而展开的最原始的竞争
By the end of the night,they will all have their fill. 等到这一夜过去后,它们都会吃得很饱
There is only one predator who has lost out tonight 今晚唯一倒霉的捕食动物
The hyena. 是鬣狗
She is still hungry. 它还饿着肚子
The leopard has learned his lesson 花豹吸取了教训
And will keep his kill in the tree. 把捕杀的猎物放在树上
The hungry hyena is determined. 饥饿的鬣狗也是打定了主意
She needs to eat if she is to feed her cubs. 它需要有东西吃,否则就没有东西喂给自己的幼崽
This will be a long night. 这将是难熬的一夜
It's 6:00 a.m. 现在是早上6：00
A new day for some animals. 对于一些动物来说是新的一天
Others have been active all night. 另外一些,整夜都在忙碌
Some have been fortunate. 一些,运气不错
Others are still searching for a meal. 另外一些,仍然在寻找食物
The lions are satisfied. 狮子吃饱了
Their evening meal has gone down well. 它们这一顿饭吃得很干净
The cool morning is another good time to hunt, 凉爽的早晨又是一个捕食的好时候
But these cats aren't going anywhere. 不过,这些狮子哪里也不去了
Not even the territorial male 连管理领地的雄狮
Can be bothered to begin his daily patrol. 也无心开始每日一次的巡逻了
[ GRUNTING ]
It's only been a few hours, 才几个小时过去
But already the young buffalo calf is up and moving. 小野牛已经起来活动了
He's passed a big test -- 它通过了一次很大的考验
To survive the critical first few hours of life. 它活过了出世后最艰难的时刻
With food on tap, 想吃什么,张张嘴就有了
He'll grow quickly into a fine bull 它很快就会长大,长成一头健硕的公牛
And take his own turn at defending the herd. 并将担负起保卫集体的责任
His mother has done well to get him to this point. 它的母亲出色地帮它走到了这一步
The cheetahs are up early,and they're hungry. 猎豹已经早起,它们饿了
They had no success Hunting yesterday, 它们昨天捕猎没有成功
But today is already looking better. 不过,今天已经有了好兆头
The cheetah studies her prey. 猎豹在研究它的猎物
Which one is weak? 哪头羊最弱？
Where is the best place to attack? 哪里是最合适的攻击地点？
Which one looks the slowest? 哪头羊看起来最笨？
But suddenly, trouble appears. 但是,突然麻烦来了
The hyena mom has picked up the scent of the lion kill 鬣狗妈妈已经嗅到了狮子捕杀的猎物所发出的气味
And is desperate for a scrap. 正不顾一切地想要分一点点吃的
The cheetahs have a natural suspicion of other predators 猎豹对其它的捕食动物有着天生的怀疑
And need to keep a watchful eye on her. 需要对它保持警惕
The hyena is happy to steer clear of them. 鬣狗很高兴能避开它们
She's focused on her next meal. 它的心思都放在了它的第二顿饭上
Her plan is to feed quickly and then return to her cubs. 它打算迅速地吃饱肚子,然后就回到幼崽的身边
However, she doesn't yet know, 然而,它还不知道
The lions have left nothing for her. 狮子什么也没有给它剩下来
Back at the den,the hyena cubs are stirring 再回到它的家里看看,小鬣狗开始闹了起来
And so hungry, they'll try to eat any scrap they can find. 它们饿得发慌,已经到了找到什么就吃什么的地步
They're used to their mother's absences. 母亲不在,这个它们已经习惯了
But with no other hyenas to protect them, 但没有其它的鬣狗来保护它们
They're vulnerable. 它们很容易受到攻击
Not surprisingly, 可想而知
The cubs are eager for their mother to return. 幼崽渴望他们的母亲回来
Up in this tree, 在这棵树的上面
The leopard is enjoying his victory over the hyena. 花豹因为战胜了鬣狗而有点得意
He can relax,knowing that his kill is safe. 它可以安心地休息,因为它知道自己的猎物现在安全了
The only annoyance are his neighbors, 唯一让它烦心的是邻居
Who don't take kindly to a killer in their midst. 这些邻居对于它们中间,有这么一个杀手很不喜欢
[ MONKEYS CHATTERING ]
Perhaps it will be quieter on the ground. 也许到地面上会清静一些
But just when he thought it was safe 但就在它以为
To come out of the branches, 从树上下来是安全的时候
His old enemy turns up. 它的宿敌出现了
[ SNARLING ]
The leopard does his best to put her off, but it's no good. 花豹想要赶走它,但没有用
The hyena may have won this battle, 虽然可以说,鬣狗打赢了这场战役
But she hasn't won the war. 但是,它并没有打赢整个战争
The leopard still has his prize,and she is still hungry. 花豹并没有丢掉自己的战利品,它还是饿
She'll have to move on... 接下来它还得继续前进
...and leave him with the noisy neighbors. 而花豹得继续忍受吵闹的邻居
[ MONKEYS CHATTERING ]
This morning,their growing hunger 今天早上,小猎豹的饥饿感
Should make the cheetah cubs better students. 已经变得越来越严重了,这有利于让它们更专心地学习
They follow their mother obediently 它们很听话地跟在母亲的后面
Until one of them spots something tantalizing 直到有一样,让它们心里痒痒的东西出现了
A large male kudu. 一头巨大的捻角羚
The young cheetah 年轻的猎豹
Thinks he's got what it takes to bring down the kudu. 以为自己有本领扑倒这头捻角羚
His mother knows better, 还是它母亲见过世面
But the youngster is determined. 但是,年轻就是气盛
The chase is on. 追逐开始了
In just a few bounds,the kudu brushes him off. 才几个回合下来,捻角羚就轻松把它给甩掉了
A humiliating defeat. 真是一个丢脸的失败
But perhaps now the young cheetah 不过,也许现在年轻的猎豹
Will take on something more his own size. 会跟个头更适合自己的去较量一番
Better return to mom. 最好回到妈妈的身边
By 10:00 a.m.,a pool party's in full swing. 早上10:00,水池派对正开得热热闹闹
Elephants love water -- 大象喜欢水
When they're not drinking it,they're bathing in it. 它们不在喝水的时候,就在水里洗澡
Young and old all throw themselves into the fun. 年轻的和年老的,全都开心地投入水里
[ TRUMPETING ]
The bull elephant is also in the mood for a bath, 这头公象也想洗一个澡
But he has to find his own pool. 但它得自己找一个水池
The rhino and her family 犀牛和它的一家子
Are just emerging from a good wallow. 刚刚痛快地泡了一个澡,现在它们冒出来了
The mud helps protect their skin. 淤泥有利于保护它们的皮肤
The elephant's sensitive nose 灵敏的鼻子
Helps him track down the waterhole. 帮助这头大象找到了水坑
And once again, the rhinos are scrambling for cover. 于是,犀牛又赶忙躲起来
The bull elephant is getting used to having his own way. 这头公象越来越任性
By late morning, the sun is high. 已经大半个早上过去了,太阳还是高高地挂在天上
But before it gets too hot to run, 不过,在天变得太热而不适合奔跑之前
The cheetahs are on to another opportunity -- 猎豹又逮住了一次机会
A large herd of impala. 一大群黑臀羚羊
The cheetah mother looks at them carefully 母猎豹仔细地观察它们
To judge which one to bring down. 以便决定扑倒哪一只
A big male is the closest and the most vulnerable. 一头大公羊靠的最近最容易攻击
He's too big for a single cheetah, 对于一个猎豹来说,它太大了
But three could bring him down... 但是三个一起就有可能将它扑倒
If her cubs cooperate. 当然小豹也要配合
[ IMPALA BLEATING ]
Mom stays back, encouraging her cubs to do the work... 妈妈留在后面,鼓励小豹继续
...only coming in To help pin down the prey. 最后才跑过来帮着压住猎物
The impala is a fighter. 黑臀羚羊有着不认输的劲儿
Mom lets one of her cubs learn the most important lesson 妈妈让其中的一只小豹学到了最重要的一课
How to apply the strangulating death hold around the neck. 即如何咬住猎物的脖子,给其致命的一击
At last the cheetah youngsters have made their first kill, 年轻的猎豹终于首次捕杀成功
And it's a spectacular success. 这是一个很了不起的成功
Now they must be alert to other predators 现在它们必须当心其它的捕食动物
Who would steal their meal. 自己的食物可不能被偷走了
It's best to drag it undercover to be safe. 安全起见最好拖到有遮蔽的地方
The cheetahs will eat well, 猎豹会好好地吃上一顿
But already they've been spotted, 但此时它们已经被发现了
And their position has been broadcast far and wide... 所在的位置已经被四处传播出去了
By vultures. 是秃鹫干的
The hyena mom has already seen the birds. 鬣狗妈妈已经看见了秃鹫
This is worth investigating. 值得去探一个究竟
There is only one problem 只有一个问题
Her route runs straight past the lions. 要走的路线正好经过狮子的领地
For a single hyena,this is dangerous. 对于一只孤单的鬣狗来说,这是很危险的
She tries to put some distance between her and them. 它努力跟它们保持一定的距离
She must travel fast and be alert. 它必须迅速赶路并保持警惕
She knows she's being watched and now followed. 它知道自己被盯上了而且还遭到了跟踪
But it's not the lioness she should be worried about. 但是它应该担心并不是这头母狮
The real danger is the big male. 真正危险的是这头高大的雄狮
The leopard has also detected an intruder. 花豹也已经觉察到入侵者了
He could stay up in his tree, 它可以呆在自己的树上
But this visitor is special. 不过这次来的是个特别的客人
He marks a tree to advertise his presence. 它在树上做了标记,算是给自己做了个广告
And soon his message is answered by a female leopard. 很快它的广告吸引了一只母豹
It's not long before the two meet. 不久之后,两头豹子就见面了
For the male leopard, this could be the end of a perfect day. 对于雄豹来说,这可以说是完美的一天的结束
In just 20 minutes, 才20分钟
The cheetahs have already devoured most of their meal. 猎豹已经吃掉了大部分的食物
They know they have to eat quickly. 它们知道必须吃得快
They could be chased off at any time. 它们随时有可能被赶走
This, too, has been a good day for the cheetahs. 对于猎豹来说,这也是美好的一天
The cubs have proved that they can now fend for themselves. 小猎豹已经证明了它们有独立生存能力
Now it's the hyena's turn to feed. 现在轮到鬣狗吃了
The vultures are still far away. 秃鹫还在很远的地方
It may take some time to reach them. 可能需要不少时间才能接近它们
But before she walks much further, another discovery -- 但还没有走远,它就有了另一个发现
The old buffalo carcass that scared the rhinos. 那具曾经吓走了犀牛的野牛腐尸
This will do just fine. 这个是没问题的
It may already be rotting,but this won't deter the hyena. 虽然已经腐烂,但是鬣狗不怕
She has a strong stomach 它的胃很强
And is well-adept at scavenging even the oldest carcasses. 已经适应哪怕是烂得不行了的腐尸
[ FLIES BUZZING ]
Most importantly, 最重要的是
This gruesome meal will replenish her milk supply 这顿令人厌恶的食物将会使它重新分泌出充足的奶汁
For her waiting cubs. 可以喂给在等它回来的幼崽吃
3:00快到了
The male leopard has had a full day, and it's not over yet. 雄豹已经过了一个充实的一天而且好事还没完呢
The female is in season. 雌豹正处于发情期
[ PURRING ]
She maneuvers herself in front of him -- 它挪到了它的前头
An invitation to mate. 这是在向它发出交配的邀请
[ PURRING ]
This is a quick but frequent union. 这种结合虽然时间短但频率高
The female will solicit his services 雌豹将会在接下来的三天
Around the clock for the next three days. 不分昼夜,向它发出邀请
Meal over and her belly full, 吃好了,肚子鼓了
The hyena can now get back to the den. 鬣狗现在可以回家了
However, to get there, 然而,要想回家
She must travel back through lion territory. 它必须再次经过狮子的领地
This is always a dangerous adventure for a lone hyena, 对于一头孤单的鬣狗来说,每一次都要冒很大的危险
But she has no alternative. 但它别无选择
She's been away nearly 24 hours. 它已经快离家24小时了
Her cubs will be desperate. 它的幼崽急着等它回来
The hyena mum is approaching the border 鬣狗妈妈已经离
Of the lions' territory. 狮子领地的边界越来越近
Soon she will be free of danger. 很快它就会脱离危险
But she missed one crucial thing -- 但是它忽视了一个重要的东西
The male lion,Who moved off on patrol. 它忽视了已经在巡逻的雄狮
He is moving right towards her and now has her in his sights. 它正在向它靠近,现在目标已经锁定它了
She's taking care to watch out For the lionesses, 它很小心地提防着雌狮
But critically,she hasn't looked behind her. 但千不该万不该,它居然没有留心自己的背后
[ SNARLING ]
He unleashes his full power and fury. 它怒奔而来,威不可挡
[ LION ROARS ]
[ HYENA SQUEALS ]
Within seconds,he has her in his mouth 就在几秒钟的时间内,它一口把它咬住
And throttles the life Out of her. 活活将它咬死
The rest of the pride Encourage him on. 其它的狮子在纵容它
Strangely, even though They've killed her, 奇怪的是,虽然它们已经杀死了它
They will not eat her. 但它们却不去吃它
They view the dead hyena as a pest, not prey. 死了的鬣狗,它们只当作是害虫而不是猎物
By killing the hyena,the lion has taken three lives. 狮子在杀死这只鬣狗的同时,也夺走另外三条生命
Without their mother,the hyena cubs cannot survive. 没有了它们的母亲,鬣狗幼崽也活不了多久
The super seven are now six. 超级七兽现在仅剩六兽
Just one single day 仅仅一天
Has brought extraordinary change to Mala Mala. Mala Mala就发生了惊人的变化
For some,it has brought tragedy... 对于一些来说,这一天带来的是悲剧
For others, good fortune. 对于另一些来说,则是好运
Some have learned valuable lessons. 一些已经学到了宝贵的知识
For others, it's too late. 而对于另一些来说,已经太晚了
one thing is certain -- 有一件事是确定的
Every day will test these animals. 每一天都将考验这些动物
And no two days are ever the same. 没有两天是相同的
[ THUNDER RUMBLES ]
But it's the very challenges these animals meet every day 但这就是这些动物每天迎接的挑战
Which sharpen their senses... 这些挑战使它们的感官变得更加敏锐
Strengthens their bodies... 使它们的身体变得更加强壮
Makes them Africa's super seven. 使它们成为非洲超级七兽
It's now past 3:00. 现在过了3:00
The day is over.another is about to begin. 一天结束了,另一天马上就要开始
And once again, 一次又一次
As the animals stir for the approaching night... 当这些动物蠢蠢欲动地等待着黑夜的到来
[ THUNDER RUMBLES ] ...anything can happen. 任何事情都有可能发生