“The Unlikely Leopard” is a coming-of-age story about Dikeledi, a somewhat clumsy male leopard struggling to get the hang of, well, being a leopard. The special by award-winning filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert follows Dikeledi as he grows into his over-sized paws and eventually moves away from his mother, his provider and protector.  See every frustratingly failed stalking until he eventually gets it right and witness his personality and confidence grow as he becomes a stealthy and effective hunting machine.

Dikeledi’s story airs July 15 on Nat Geo Wild. Click here to check your local listing.