Planet Carnivore: Lion

SYNOPSIS

Ngorongoro Crater is lush, beautiful -- and rich with residents that graze its volcanic floor. Two thousand foot high cliffs surround the Crater floor, which is home to over 13,000 herd animals. The Crater is also home to a number of lions and hyenas - the highest density of large carnivores in Africa. At 18 years, Msaka is the Crater's oldest lioness. She's one of the founders and leaders of the Lakette Pride, the biggest lion pride in Ngorongoro.