Journey into the wild and uncover the secrets of one of Africa’s most powerful and fascinating predators.
Filmed over four years, this ambitious natural history series follows the extraordinary true story of a lion cub named Kio on his epic journey to become a king. Facing loss, exile and fierce rivals, he must overcome extraordinary challenges in a relentless fight to survive and find his place in the wild.
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With the new National Geographic docuseries Lion, the star director turned his attention to the real-life savanna. |
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MICHAEL NICHOLS, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAGE COLLECTION |
From the first image of a lion in a 1907 story on "big game" in Africa to recent features on conservation and habitat loss, we've long been fascinated by these iconic felines. |
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ILLUSTRATION BY AARON BLAISE |
Can the continent’s regal icon adapt to a rapidly changing savanna? It isn’t easy being king. Lions once ruled over Africa, but this mighty species is now on the retreat. |
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National Geographic Explorer and photographer Steve Winter is no stranger to photographing big cats. In India’s Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, he spent years getting eye-catching close-ups. |
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A professional photographer shares their secrets on how to capture animals on camera, from choosing the right equipment to picking where to go. |
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Kio is ready to be king—but does he have what it takes? 🦁
#NatGeoLION is now streaming on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.
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