This series meets the courageous women who are helping the endangered Asiatic lion make a spectacular comeback. Once populous across the whole of Asia from Mesopotamia to India, the Asiatic lion was hunted ferociously during the 19th century and reduced to a small group, huddled up in the Gir Forest of western India. But 100 years on, the species is making a startling comeback, thanks to a brigade of fearless young women. This series follows these Lion Queens as they patrol the jungle, chasing down heavily-armed poachers, capturing leopards, hand-rearing lion cubs abandoned by the pride and treating lions in pain. It is a fascinating adventure offering a window on this endangered species and those working hard to save it.

Originally released by BBC, 2015. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 22, 2019.

Introduction: The Lion Queens (1:14); --Critical Mission (4:55); -- Endangered Species (2:41); -- Gender Pioneers (2:52); -- Leopard Arrival (7:58); -- Emergency Operation (5:59); -- Gir Predators (7:56); -- Treating a Lion Cub (2:37); -- Local Support and Night Patrol (4:43); -- Family Operation: Rescue and Care (5:51); -- Family Operation: Keeping Close (4:47); -- Credits: The Lion Queens (0:39); .