Queens Of The Savannah

Queens Of The Savannah

2011
Queens Of The Savannah
Queens Of The Savannah

Queens Of The Savannah

5.5 | en | Documentary

Queens Of The Savannah follows four protagonists: Esther the female elephant, Laura the lioness, Victoria the female cheetah and Josiane the female baboon. Based on real observations and scientific data from the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, Queens Of The Savannah portrays the animals as characters from a certain social group, and challenges the chauvinistic view of the African plains as male dominated. The first episode is an examination of which of these animals is best-equipped to confront the ruthless world on the African plain. Is it Lauren and her powerful clan of lionesses, or perhaps Josie the female baboon with her tremendous capacity for adaptation? The second looks at the art of seduction - which of these animals use their feminine wiles the best to get what she wants? Lastly, the third examines the art of motherhood in one of the most dangerous environments on earth for young animals.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP3  The Art Of Motherhood
Jun. 01,2011
The Art Of Motherhood

Which of the animals of the savannah is the best mother? Lauren the lioness, Victoria the cheetah, Josie the baboon and Esther the elephant go head-to-head.

EP2  The Art Of Seduction
May. 25,2011
The Art Of Seduction

Which of the females uses her feminine wiles the best? Lauren the lioness, Victoria the cheetah, Josie the baboon and Esther the elephant show off their seduction techniques.

EP1  The Art Of Being The Queen
May. 18,2011
The Art Of Being The Queen

Which animal is queen of the savannah? Going head-to-head are Lauren the lioness, Victoria the cheetah, Josie the baboon and Esther the elephant. Who will take the crown?

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5.5 | en | Documentary
Synopsis

Queens Of The Savannah follows four protagonists: Esther the female elephant, Laura the lioness, Victoria the female cheetah and Josiane the female baboon. Based on real observations and scientific data from the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, Queens Of The Savannah portrays the animals as characters from a certain social group, and challenges the chauvinistic view of the African plains as male dominated. The first episode is an examination of which of these animals is best-equipped to confront the ruthless world on the African plain. Is it Lauren and her powerful clan of lionesses, or perhaps Josie the female baboon with her tremendous capacity for adaptation? The second looks at the art of seduction - which of these animals use their feminine wiles the best to get what she wants? Lastly, the third examines the art of motherhood in one of the most dangerous environments on earth for young animals.

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