A new National Geographic series shows warring lion clans up close - here are stunning images captured by the crew
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A young male lion and his queen from the Marsh Pride stand next to each other in the long, dry winter grass.
The second installment of its "Savage Kingdom," series features warring lion clans struggling for survival in a remote region of Botswana.
The series, narrated by "Game of Thrones" actor Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister), follows the lions - and their leopard and hyena counterparts - as vicious yet relatable characters. It takes a dramatic look at the lengths the animals go to ensure their clan's survival during the region's long dry season.
In a video on National Geographic's website, filmmaker Andrea Crawford discussed the challenges of filming "in the bush" for over two years to get footage of the series' central characters.
"You've got to have a love for the bush, for being out there. You've got to not be too attached to the comforts normal people take for granted," she said. "But also, once you're out there, you see how beautiful it is waking up in the bush, seeing those sights and smelling those smells. It really does become - very much - a way of life."
"Savage Kingdom: Uprising" premieres on Friday, November 24 at 9 p.m. on Nat Geo WILD.
Take a look at some remarkable images from the show:
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