Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas (1992)

01/01/1992 (EN) • 1h

Documentary, TV Movie

National Geographic goes to Botswana to examine the struggle for survival between lions and hyenas.

Overview

Trek into the hidden battlefields of northern Botswana where lions and spotted hyenas clash in overlapping territories. With never-before-seen footage, much of it filmed at night, you'll uncover an intense and vicious blood feud that has been waged for millennia. Follow the Southern Clan, led by a powerful hyena matriarch whose firstborn female cub kills her sister at birth to assure her succession as leader of the clan. Lurk in the shadows as a lioness from the Central Pride gives birth to three cubs and then encounters a deadly Egyptian cobra. You'll be stunned by breathtaking chase scenes as the hyena matriarch is brutally killed by a male lion, throwing the clan into chaos. Discover nature's savage conflicts in this ancient rivalry.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

lion

wildlife

hyena

nature

nature documentary

big cats

national geographic

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