What It's Like To Be Attacked By a Lion (And Survive)

Learn about the terrifying reality of humans becoming prey to wild animals, featuring three harrowing accounts from the African savannah. A conservationist recounts his brutal lion attack while attempting to treat an injured lioness, a plan complicated by a forgotten sidearm and an aggressive young male. We then hear a pilot's shocking experience of being attacked by a hyena during a camping trip, highlighting the immense power of their bite.

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