Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas
1992 · 60 MIN · IMDB 9.2 · 243 VOTES · DIR. Dereck Joubert, Beverly Joubert
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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00:00:04 Since we left these dark nights in Africa
00:01:16 It is often unpleasant to witness, desperately sad and horrifying
00:03:24 Their tolerance is short-lived.
00:04:50 Here a place, called Savuti is famous for its many lion prides
00:06:12 Her status is probably set for life.
00:07:39 But in some of their behaviours
00:09:02 that make them one of the most fascinating and least understood creatures of Africa.
00:11:05 Probably adopted to the dominance of females
00:13:27 that are inaccessible even to adult hyenas.
00:15:18 In the hills young Matsumi knows that it's time to move her cubs.
00:17:19 The cobra's venom has an immediate effect on Matsumi's nervous system.
00:21:23 Although well-equipped for most hazards, lions have few defences against bees.
00:23:51 Like the lions, the hyenas patrol frequently to guard against neighbouring clans.
00:25:38 with the confrontation with the cobra for any sign of her cubs.
00:28:28 Because Matsumi is weaker, she has to struggle to find her way into the feeding frenzy.
00:31:51 The pride begins to relax.
00:34:20 constantly aware of the others' presence
00:36:21 the female is tormented throughout the night.
00:39:27 young Matsumi comes into heat again.
00:42:25 Her back is broken.
00:44:47 Without the protection of her mother she has lost all rank in the hierarchy.
00:46:57 at night to tag along on the hunt.
00:49:41 But she will never again climb a ladder to dominance.
00:52:09 and don't go unnoticed by the lionesses on the edge of the open area.