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For those who wish to contribute to Christian's legacy, John Rendall recommends WildlifeNOW.com (or The George Adamson Wildlife Preservation Trust for those outside the US). John Rendall is one of the two men who raised Christian in England, and he is currently a trustee of The George Adamson Wildlife Preservation Trust. The charity is hoping to raise funds to restore the Kora preserve where Christian was rehabilitated.
"Christian the Lion" - DVD
	The filmed-as-it-happened story of Christian the Lion is available on DVD! The true story of a lion cub taken from his zoo-caged parents and sold in a London department store, and bought by two of the most understanding men a lion could hope to meet. Named "Christian", this remarkably gentle and intelligent lion became a British celebrity and professional model. As he reached maturity, his owners decided to give him something he was never destined for: freedom to live as a wild lion in Africa. A chance meeting with "Born Free" stars Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna led to an appeal to George Adamson to take Christian and teach him how to be a wild lion. "Christian the Lion" is a most extraordinary film. It was made to finance the long effort to bring Christian to Africa and establish him with a pride of lions. You will see Christian in London and in Africa, George Adamson and his brother Terrence, many lions the Adamsons worked with closely, including the huge Boy from the movie Born Free, and the ENTIRE heartwarming reunion scene you've seen on YouTube. This is the genuine, full-length, original documentary. These DVDs feature a new digital restoration of the original film, with 7 minutes of newly-discovered original footage added. These DVDs are factory made, factory sealed, brand new, and guaranteed to play on US DVD players. They ship from the US for fastest service to US addresses. These DVDs represent the best version of the film of Christian the Lion you will find anywhere. Please note that this documentary about Christian was made as it happened, and was completed in 1971. Therefore, it does not include footage from Ace and John's last visit to Africa in 1972. It also does not include the Whitney Houston song that was heard on YouTube.	IN STOCK. The price of this DVD is US$26.98 plus $4 for shipping and handling. This DVD will play on US DVD players.
"The Lions Are Free" - DVD
	See more about George Adamson, the man who made it possible for Christian to live in the wild! Often overlooked in the story of Christian, the lion who was sent to Africa to live a natural lion's life, is the man who made it possible for Christian to make that transition: George Adamson. Christian was well socialized into life with humans. But to live in the wild in Africa, he had to be socialized into lion society--he had to learn how lions lived. George Adamson was the best man in the world to do this. He was often called "The Father of Lions" because he knew them so well and worked with so many. "The Lions Are Free" is the story of George Adamson working with some of the lions that were used in the making of the movie "Born Free", to teach them how to live as lions. The seven lions formed a pride and they lived successfully on their own, but never forgot their human friends they had known so well. In this film, Bill Travers (who played George Adamson in "Born Free") returns to Africa to see how the lions are getting on. Adamson takes him to where the pride is living, and soon Travers is "awash in a sea of lions", greeting him with "more affection than my own dogs back home"! This documentary was filmed in 1967, 3 years before Christian was brought to Africa. These DVDs are factory made, factory sealed, brand new, and guaranteed to play on US DVD players. They ship from the US for fastest service to US addresses. These DVDs were made from the best available 16mm print of this rare film, and represent the best version of the film you will find anywhere. To see brief excerpts from The Lions Are Free, visit this site: Intelligent Life is All Around Us.	IN STOCK. The price of this DVD is US$26.98 plus $4 for shipping and handling. This DVD will play on US DVD players.
"A Lion Called Christian" - All The Books
	The phenomenal true story of A Lion Called Christian has been republished in an expanded (224 pages) book with more text and more pictures! The true story of a lion cub taken from his zoo-caged parents and sold in a London department store, and bought by two of the most understanding men a lion could hope to meet. Named "Christian", this remarkably gentle and intelligent lion became a British celebrity and professional model. As he reached maturity, his owners decided to give him something he was never destined for: freedom to live as a wild lion in Africa. A chance meeting with "Born Free" stars Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna led to an appeal to George Adamson to take Christian and teach him how to be a wild lion. Anthony Bourke and John Rendall have updated the book about Christian the lion, and the new edition was published on March 10, 2009. Click the "Buy from Amazon.com" button at the right to order your copy. The picture at the right, with the Amazon button, is the actual cover of the book.	Buy the newly revised book here!
	Audiobook: The complete, unabridged book A Lion Called Christian on CD! The complete text of the new book (above), read by John Lee.	Buy the AUDIObook here!
	For young readers, the true story of A Lion Called Christian is now in a new book designed for Ages 9 - 12! The true story of a lion cub taken from his zoo-caged parents and sold in a London department store, and bought by two of the most understanding men a lion could hope to meet. A year of fun and mischief later, Christian has grown up, and Ace and John realize that their pet needs to be among other lions and deserves to live free, in his natural environment. Luckily, the friends meet a couple who offers to help them introduce Christian to the African wild. Christian the Lion not only tells the riveting true story of one animal’s ability to adapt to life in the wild, but also lifts readers’ spirits by capturing the unexpectedly enduring connection between man and beast. Includes a 16-page color and black & white photo insert and a 16-page insert with Fun Facts About Christian and more! Click the "Buy from Amazon.com" button at the right to order your copy.	Buy the young readers hardcover book here!
	Imported Paperback version of the young readers' book. A paperback edition of the book described above. The Amazon link will allow you to buy this imported book from US sellers. Click the "Buy from Amazon.com" button at the right to order your copy.	Buy the young readers paperback book here!
	Children's Picture Book. A hardcover picture book with many previously unseen photographs. This book follows Christian as he grew from a tiny ball of fur into a majestic lion. Here is the incredible story of the remarkable journey to take Christian back to the wild. 32 pages. Click the "Buy from Amazon.com" button at the right to order your copy.	Buy the picture book here!
"...and I Will Always Love You!"
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4 Lion Documentaries on DVD
	Includes "The Lord of the Lions", about Geoge Adamson The Lions Deluxe Box Set includes four of the best wildlife films ever shot on the subject of the king of beasts. Lord of the Lions Travel to the African wild in this memorable film about George Adamson. Gaining worldwide fame through Born Free, the literary and cinematic story of the lioness Elsa, Adamson was known by many as the Lord of the Lions and master of the greatest wilderness in the world. Join Sandy Gall as he experiences Kenya and examines the life of the well-respected animal protector. Finished only months before his death, this film features first-hand accounts of Adamson s extraordinary adventures and inspiring life. APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES Lions and Hyenas: A Balance of Power On the grasslands of the Serengeti, home to the largest concentration of game in all of Africa, a delicate balance has developed between two species often presented as competitors. Join Martin Dohrn as he uses thermal cameras and image intensifiers to film day and night, charting the lives of the mystical scavenger and the king of beasts. Watch as the hyena and lion vie for power, sharing the same inhospitable habitat and pursuing the same prey, each existing at the top of the food chain and maintaining a relationship that is far more complex and surprising than myths reveal. APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES Lions of Etosha Nearly 500 lions roam the vast land of Etosha National Park in Namibia, each pride guarding territory, raising young, and feasting on prey. This film follows the Ombika pride, a family of nineteen, and offers a rare glimpse into the pride system, from family interactions and shared responsibilities to raising cubs and teaching them to hunt. Watch the pride s successes and failures, battles and births, and encounters with elephants and the rarely seen black rhino. APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES Lions of Gir India s Gir National Park and Sanctuary, one of the largest stretches of unbroken forest, is the last home of the Asiatic lion. Once found from the Mediterranean to Central India, the Asiatic lion was nearly hunted to extinction. Despite conservation efforts, their territory is decreasing and battles with humans are steadily rising. This eye-opening documentary examines the struggles these lions face in surviving. Captured on video for the first time, the Asiatic lion hunts, cowers from humans, and searches longingly for a place to roam. APPROXIMATELY 60 MINUTES Click the "Buy from Amazon.com" button at the right to order your copy.	Buy the DVD set here!