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NEW Eternal Enemies: Lions & Hyena (DVD)

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My sisters and I enjoy watching Discovery/National Geographic/Nova 'nature programs' and this title was a pleasant surprise definitely worth watching.

What can I say without "spoiling" the plot of events that unfolds in this 60 minute production? For one, it's great video footage that captures both conflicting sides and their everyday happenings. Thinking back on it now, it's very similar to watching a movie of gang warfare in L.A., only it takes place in Southern Africa, doesn't have bad acting and features less rappers pretending (or perhaps not 'pretending'. Hmm..) to be drug dealers!

If you're not too familiar with the behavioral instincts of either species - or even if you are - you'll be quite likely to learn a thing or two about the way they function. I certainly did.

While lions have the size advantage, hyenas have strength in numbers and both will attack each other back and forth claiming lives during the day, and at night - never having the chance to fully let their guard down. Much like in our world, the sooner the alpha male - or in certain cases, 'alpha female' - is taken down, the sooner a lower-ranking member will come to take their place.

The most peculiar thing is, you'll grow attached to prominent members of both sides as you see them grow and interact with one another. You'll see them both protect and attack members of their own species, and the narrator will clue you in on who's who, both in the roles they serve and the name they've been given by the production crew.

Aside from the spectacular night-vision footage, there are also some unexpected surprises from some third-party creatures which can also have a profound effect on the daily lives of the lions and hyenas in question.

This is a highly recommended, if heartbreaking, production.
Check it out once you get the chance! I definitely plan on watching it again sometime!


ETERNAL ENEMIES: LIONS & HYENAS

Final Grade: A+

On a final note, there are bloody chases and hunts which may not necessarily be suitable for younger children.

This is a great documentary on the competition and enmity between lions and heyenas. Photography is excellent, and the narration adds both an educational and dramatic background to the film. The tension between these two carnivorous species on film makes for a great storyline.

Gives you an insight in the life and struggles of these animals which can take you on the journey of a lifetime. You can directly co-relate yourself to it, and feel the roughness,tension and enmity depicted in the Documentary.

A great story about a pride of Lions and their woes and joys in life, including ripping those nasty hyenas to shreds. Bravo! I enjoyed this more than many Lion and Africa tales, I give it a 4 1/2 thumbs up, out of 5.

This isn't easy to watch. It seems that all of life is suffering and much of it self-induced by hate and hostility. But the truth is worth watching and this film is the best there is on this topic. Sensitively done.