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  • Survival The Lions of Etosha: King of the Beasts
  • TV Episode | 60 min | Documentary

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The Lions of Etosha: King of the Beasts
TV Episode | 60 min | Documentary
Nearly 500 lions roam the vast land of Etosha National Park in Namibia, each pride guarding territory, raising young, and feasting on prey. Filmmakers Des and Jen Bartlett spent nearly five years filming the Ombika pride, a family of 19, ...See moreNearly 500 lions roam the vast land of Etosha National Park in Namibia, each pride guarding territory, raising young, and feasting on prey. Filmmakers Des and Jen Bartlett spent nearly five years filming the Ombika pride, a family of 19, resulting in this 1 hour documentary. They tracked their special pride of lions to record the rivalries, loyalties, and complex animal relationships. Catch a rare glimpse into the pride system, from family interactions and shared responsibilities to raising cubs and teaching them to hunt. Watch the pride's success and failures, battles and births, and encounters with elephants and the rarely seen black rhino. See less
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Producer
Colin Willock
Composer
Michael Minard
Cinematographers
Des Bartlett | Jen Bartlett
Editor
Leslie Parry
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Updated Jul 17, 1981
Release date
Jun 6, 1984 (United States)
Awards
Series awards
2 wins & 3 nominations

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