Big Lion Fends Off 20 Hyenas During Attack, BBC Video Shows

In this frame grab taken from a November 2012 video made available by Paula French, a well-known, protected lion known as Cecil strolls around in Hwange National Park, in Hwange, Zimbabwe. Paula French via AP
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A large lion was filmed fending off more than 20 hyenas, captured in footage shot by the BBC.

The lion, named Red, goes into hyena territory and becomes surrounded.

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