| Lion, leopard,
elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros - for
centuries the most sought after and
dangerous of the world's big game. These
five species gripped the imagination
of hunters and sportsman who were drawn
to Africa from around the world to experience
the blood-pounding thrill of hunting
"The Big Five." Often misunderstanding,
and always persecuted, The Big Five
of Africa have tenuously survived the
depredations of man and now coexist
in pockets of well protected conservation
land. Today the excitement of the hunt
is still there, but the trophies taken
home are photographs and memories of
these fascinating animals in their natural
habitat. This film is a close and gripping
look at the lore, the legend, and the
private lives of each of the Big Five.
Experience the tenderness of family
life in an African elephant herd, the
drama of lions hunting cape buffalo,
the thrill of tracking leopard through
the African night and the struggle of
the rhinoceros for its survival as a
species.
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