Surrounded by marauding hyenas and armies of elephants, the trials begin immediately for seven lion cubs born during Zambia's wet season.

Two big male lions, twin brothers with a powerful bond, have ruled the Nsefu Pride for three years - they're fathers to all the young, and protectors of their territory.

Young hyena Mizumu musters all his strength, intelligence and cunning for the biggest challenge of his life - finding a new clan.