Is 'The Lion King' scientifically accurate?

[demmiblue]

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[efhmc]

1. So taking care of one another as elephants do is the most important thing.

HMMMM.

[Siwsan]

2. The guides on the live safari drive I watch HATE how hyenas are portrayed in The Lion King

There is a very long term study of hyenas being done by Michigan State University, in the Masai Mara. They are fascinating creatures - not nearly the snarling, salivating monsters shown on the original Lion King. I haven't seen the remake but I'm assuming that characterization is still there.

The Lion King is just a wonderful story - kind of a morality play. I'm not a big fan of animation but I really enjoyed the original. I'd love to see the remake because it looks to be visually amazing.

[Merlot]

3. The same could be said about wolves "raised by a pack of wolves" should be

a compliment as wolves have a very strong family structure but instead they are maligned.

I hand't heard that about hyenas - would like to learn more about them.

[exboyfil]

4. Hyenas are like any other animal

Just trying to survive and propagate. Actually if you look underneath the story, it appears that The Lion King is a tyrant and the hyenas are oppressed.

And The Lion King is a rip off of Kimba the White Lion.

[Amishman]

5. It's just a kids movie

let it go, next we'll be complaining that Mickey Mouse can walk, talk, and wear clothing.

[targetpractice]

6. Not to mention...

... But, the male lions in the movie had no testicles.

[CTyankee]

7. hush your mouth. you can't have those things or the kids will see them!