The Terrifying Animal Gangs Of Nigeria | Our Life

An intriguing film that unravels the myth of Nigeria’s Hyena Men who arrive in towns wrapped in pythons and hyenas in chains. Subscribe to Our Life: Some believe that they are part animal and possess magical powers. The reality is that they are travelling minstrels earning money by performing with animals. This examines the clash between the urban and the wild, and the paradoxical relationship that the handlers have with their animals - sometimes loving, sometimes brutal and cruel. This film was first broadcast: 2009 Watch More Documentaries Our Life - Our History - Our World - Our Stories - Our Life brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform.