Timbavati: An Epic Cat Story

Timbavati: An Epic Cat Story

2013 · 1 season · 3 eps · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

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The wild terrain of South Africa’s Timbavati reserve is the backdrop to this epic trilogy. Over a two year period, filmmakers follow the everyday struggle for survival of an old lion king at the end of his prime and three aggressive lion brothers ready to fight for his pride

Directed by Stefania Müller · Written by Stefania Müller

Network: Nat Geo Wild

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