One of Kio's brothers looks out towards potential new territory. (National Geographic/John Aitchison)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_36.jpg
A young male lion stands on top of a mound, using it as a vantage point. (National Geographic/Mark MacEwan)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_37.jpg
A young male lion tilts his head back and yawns. (National Geographic/Simon Blakeney)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_09.jpg
Georgina Ward directs filming from the air over Maasai Mara, Kenya. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_56.jpg
Two adult male lions are alert. (National Geographic/Rolf Steinmann)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_42.jpg
A closeup of a lion's paws. (National Geographic/Rolf Steinmann)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_43.jpg
A male lion stands in the grassland as the sun sets behind him. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_57.jpg
Three young male lions stand in a line in Maasai Mara, Kenya. (National Geographic/Simon Blakeney)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_08.jpg
An elephant stands in the marsh, surrounded by yellow-billed storks. (National Geographic/Mark MacEwan)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_41.jpg
Kio in focus next to his one of his big brothers. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_54.jpg
A detail of a spiderweb with a lion standing behind it. (National Geographic/Mark MacEwan)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_40.jpg
Otipo, one of Kio's brothers, moves through the grassland. (National Geographic/Simon Blakeney)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_27.jpg
Researcher Alice Owen sits in the spotter vehicle, recording the sounds of Kio and his brothers at rest. (National Geographic/Rolf Steinmann)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_44.jpg
Grooming each other helps restore and strengthen Kio's brother’s bonds. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_50.jpg
A closeup on the eye of a male lion. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_51.jpg
A young cub stands beside a male lion lying down. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_45.jpg
Four of Kio's brothers resting in the grassland. (National Geographic/Simon Blakeney)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_26.jpg
Anthony Njuguna operates his drone from the crew’s vehicle. (National Geographic/Hannah Gormley)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_18.jpg
A young male lion stands alert in the morning mist. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_53.jpg
Two young male lions resting in the grassland. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_47.jpg
Kaleo with two of her very young cubs. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_46.jpg
Ukingo stands guard over one of the pride's females. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_52.jpg
Anthony Njuguna stands with his drone. (National Geographic/Joe Treddenick)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_19.jpg
Young male lions watch a buffalo herd. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_14.jpg
An adult male drinks from a pool, eyes still alert. (National Geographic/Alex Walters)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_01.jpg
One of the pride's females sits relaxed in the grassland. (National Geographic/Laura McCamley)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_15.jpg
Faith Musembi operates the GSS rig as the crew films Kio and his brothers walking across the landscape. (National Geographic/Hannah Gormley)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_17.jpg
One of Kaleo's cubs lies next to her mother. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_48.jpg
Ukingo sits next to a female in their territory. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_49.jpg
Cinematographer Mark MacEwan sets up the GSS rig. (National Geographic/Hannah Gormley)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_16.jpg
Two elephants move through the reeds in the marsh. (National Geographic/Claire Spelling)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_02.jpg
The filming vehicle at dawn in Maasai Mara, Kenya. (National Geographic/Georgie Ward)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_06.jpg
Kio’s brother Nzuri in a flehmen position. (National Geographic/Claire Arthur)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_12.jpg
Kio and his brothers cool off in a wet ditch.(National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_59.jpg
One of Kio's brothers sits and roars. (National Geographic/Sophie Darlington)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_UHD_58.jpg
Kio and his brothers hunt a buffalo. (National Geographic/Alice Owen)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_07.jpg
DOP Sophie Darlington films hyenas. (National Geographic/Alice Owen)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_11.jpg
Series Producer Jane Atkins sits in the back of the GSS vehicle alongside other members of the film crew. (National Geographic/Jane Atkins)Episode: #CHAPTER 4 "To Be King"Air Date 08/19/2026104_ChapterFour_ToBeKing_Lion_05.jpg
