How do lions survive in the harsh Namib Desert?
In short: Witness two lions attempting to hunt a herd of skittish oryx. This footage explores how these predators endure and thrive within one of the most unforgiving desert environments on Earth.
The video follows the mysterious resurgence of lions in the Namib Desert. After hundreds of these animals vanished from the region in the mid-1980s, they have since made a remarkable return. Researcher Philip 'Flip' Stander investigates the survival mechanisms of these desert cats, working alongside his assistant Lise and utilizing the expertise of the San Bushmen to navigate a landscape of scorched giant sand dunes.
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