1969: Lioness Smells Male Lion as Cubs Watch from Grass Nigeria

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Year1969
Decade1960s
LocationNigeria
Duration7s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1969 Nigeria

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Lioness Smells Male Lion as Cubs Watch from Grass Nigeria — Clip Details

1969 vintage 8mm home movie footage from Nigeria captures a lioness sniffing a male lion while four cubs observe from the grass. The natural wildlife moment showcases feline behavior, including scent marking and social dynamics, in a classic Super 8 film style. This archival clip offers authentic 1960s wildlife observation with rich period detail, ideal for documentaries, historical content, or nostalgic storytelling about African wildlife and family animal behavior.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution: See Pond5 listing
License: Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery: Via Pond5
Duration: 7s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70171527

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel record not linked for this clip
Date: 1969 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no reel-level note is linked.
Location: Nigeria Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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