ESPN Hunting

This weekend on "Under Wild Skies," host Tony Makris embarks on a very difficult hunt; a Mozambique lion hunt with the sun quickly moving toward the horizon.

The African lion, Panthera leo, once roamed most of Africa and even portions of Asia and Europe, but have been drastically reduced and can only be found in limited areas in Africa.

National Geographic touts the lion as the "only cats that live in groups," which are called prides.

The male lions feature an often-depicted mane of hair around their head and are very territorial, usually defending the pride's large range. Female lions, on the other hand, are the hunters of the group. Lions commonly "prey upon antelopes, zebras, wildebeest, and other large animals of the open grasslands," according to National Geographic.

For more of a personal take on the lives of lions, check out "A Season With Lions," by Dave Salmoni from Animal Planet.

For those hunters ready for the challenge of rough terrain and extreme weather, Mozambique safaris offer a test of stamina and skill.

According to the T. Jeffrey Safari Company, hunting in Mozambique is on a comeback due to more stable political conditions. The safari company claims that poaching numbers are down and attitudes are changing in regards to wildlife protection.

Hunts such as the one offered by Bahati Adventures in Mozambique (http://www.bahati.co.za/) often extend from before dawn until sunset. Vehicles are used to locate game and then hunters embark on foot.

Even with the hunting season limited to only half the year (June through November) because of the rainy season, the wilderness and wildlife of Mozambique make this a first-class hunting experience.

"Under Wild Skies" airs every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. ET on ESPN2. For more information on the show, click here.