MARA is a curious 6-month-old lion cub who is devoted to her mom, Layla.

LAYLA used to be the most experienced hunter among the River Pride lionesses but now she spends her time protecting her daughter, Mara.

FANG may be the lord of the River Pride, but it's the lionesses who surround him that give the pride its real strength.

KALI is a powerful and combative lion who leads the group of lions north of the river.

SITA is a tough, beautiful adult cheetah—a single mom who’s fiercely protective of her newborn cubs.

SITA’S CUBS are sweet and playful little cats who are blissfully unaware of the danger that surrounds them.