This excerpt enters the feeding hierarchy of the African savanna, where hyenas, vultures, crocodiles, jackals, and marabou storks gather around the same carcass. Each species relies on different strengths, from crushing jaws to specialized beaks, and access to the feast depends on rank, timing, and anatomy.
As the carcass is stripped piece by piece, the documentary reveals who feeds first, who waits at the edge, and how every scavenger occupies a specific place in the system. What looks like chaos is a highly structured competition that keeps the savanna’s recycling chain in motion.
Documentary: Scavengers of the Savannah
Director: Pascal Plisson
Production: CANAL+ & Saint Thomas Productions (2000)
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