Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas
“National Geographic goes to Botswana to examine the struggle for survival between lions and hyenas.”
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dereck Joubert, Beverly Joubert
- Screenplay & Story
- Dereck Joubert
- Original Score
- Jay Chattaway
- Original Title
- Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic, Wildlife Films Botswana
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dereck Joubert, Beverly Joubert
Dereck Joubert
Jay Chattaway
Dereck Joubert
Barry Nye
Beverly Joubert, Dereck Joubert
Department Leadership Roster
Beverly Joubert
Producer
Dereck Joubert
Director
Dereck Joubert
Producer
Beverly Joubert
Director
Barry Nye
Editor
Dereck Joubert
Writer
Dereck Joubert
Director of Photography
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What is Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas about?
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.
Who directed Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas?
Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas was directed by Dereck Joubert, Beverly Joubert.
Who stars in Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas?
The principal cast of Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas includes Powers Boothe.
When was Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas released and how long is it?
Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas was composed by Jay Chattaway.