A new National Geographic series shows warring lion clans up close 'here are stunning images captured by the crew

National Geographic is doing what it does best thisThanksgiving weekend:Stoking your wanderlust with stunning footage of the natural world.The second installment ofits "Savage Kingdom," series featureswarring 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 lengthsthe animals go to ensure their clan's survival during the region'slong 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 becomevery mucha way of life.""Savage Kingdom: Uprising" premieres on Friday,November 24 at 9 p.m.on Nat Geo WILD.Take a look at some remarkableimages from the show:SEE ALSO:At least 40% of the world's power will come from renewable sources by 2040 ' here are the companies leading the chargeYoung, curious lion cubs enjoy climbing trees. In this image, a cub from the Northern Pride holds on to a branch, perched in this prime spot.A large bull elephant throws sand up towards his ears to cool himself off. Elephants have hundreds of small blood vessels at the back of their ears, so keeping those blood vessels cool helps them keep their overall temperature down.The King of the Marsh Pride, Sekekama, sits alongside his brother as they watch large storm clouds approach.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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