The opening episode focuses on the African leopard, which is capable of surviving and thriving in locations across the world, including Sub-Saharan Africa, Northeast Africa, Central Asia, India and China. 

Tragically, both leopards and cheetahs are no longer found in many parts of Africa. The same goes for lions, which have disappeared from more than 92% of their historic range (the natural areas they were known to occupy in the past). South Africa is one of the few countries where lion populations are increasing, with Kruger National Park home to almost 2,000.

The second episode introduces us to two prides, one led by an old male and the other run by three lioness sisters. When the three sisters meet three brothers, a glimmer of hope is sparked by the arrival of some seriously cute lion cubs, indicating that their legacy may yet live on.

The final episode compares wild dogs and hyenas, which are just as fearsome as lions and leopards, as a pack of the former settles in the hyenas’ territory to raise their pups.

All of the predators we’ve mentioned are immensely skilled and definitely deserve their top dog (or cat) status. But how do they stack up when compared to one another? Click/hover on the image below to discover some super stats on these brilliant beasts.