1971: Lion and Lioness Rest in Laguna Hills

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Year1971
Decade1970s
LocationLaguna Hills, California, United States
Duration6s
Pond5 pricefrom $199 USD
Collection1971 California

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Lion and Lioness Rest in Laguna Hills — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1971 in Laguna Hills, California, showing a lion and lioness resting together in a grassy area. The tawny felines lie casually on the ground, surrounded by natural brush, with the lioness grooming herself and the male lion observing their surroundings. This rare archival clip captures a quiet moment of wildlife behavior in a suburban setting, evoking nostalgia for classic 1970s home cinema. The grainy, warm-toned film quality enhances the retro aesthetic, making it ideal for documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

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: 6s
Pond5 price: from $199 USD
Clip ID: 70539564

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1758 · 8mm · 7″ reel
Original reel label: III-02,sacto state
Reel-level year note: 1971
Reel-level location note: california,sacramento
Date: 1971 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level note shows the same year, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Location: Laguna Hills, California, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence: Catalog estimate. A reel-level location note is linked, but the clip-to-reel link is itself a catalog match, so this is not counted as independent confirmation.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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