Here's a magnificent, inspirational video piece from a safari. I saw it on TV last night and have watched it several times since.
Despite the description that it is a battle between lions and other beasts over a baby water buffalo the outcome is profoundly touching.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8DDYz68kM Authentic - I'm glad you liked it. Your post inspired me to start a new post about the video. I am so profoundly touched that these animals would have the courage to come together and battle their own predators. There are several points where you can see how terrified individuals in the herd are but none-the-less they don't give up. And the message i hold fast to for myself is that they didn't give up even though it seemed absolutely hopeless - but beyond belief it wasn't hopeless at all.
Haven't we all on this board felt like that baby water buffalo - torn between pradators. For me the herd is this place. It is merely metaphor for me but it is powerful metaphor. I hope others will enjoy it too. It is a very moving piece.
