“The majestic American Lion: Felis concolor, the cat of one color”

Able to reach speeds in excess of 70 kilometres per hour and to leap 10 meters in a single bound, the mountain lion is the supreme blend of motion, grace and raw predatory power.

Lion of the Americas follows two families of lions in the high mountain forests of Montana and the deserts of Utah, and explores their incredible struggle for survival.

Threatened by trophy hunters, habitat destruction, and rival lions, only eight out of every hundred cubs will live long enough to raise young of their own.

The film uses high-speed Super-16mm and Super-35mm cinematography to capture the beauty, strength and grace of the mountain lion, producing some of most spectacular and beautiful images ever seen of the species.

This film shows mountain lions as they have never been seen before, a symbol of the wilderness and an ambassador for the struggle of all wildlife in the face of man.

This DVD is accompanied by a beautifully illustrated 24-page hardback reference book. Watch the close-up wildlife film and at the same time read the book to learn about habitats, diet, life cycle and more. The book is packed with intriguing facts, illustrations, photography and a 'Test your knowledge' quiz.

Narrated by Bert Deivert
Filmed by Matthew Arkins III
Produced by Scandinature (2000)
As seen on the Discovery Channel.