Big Cats

Documentary series uncovering the secret lives of big cats, using the latest technology and scientific research to bring these animal superstars out of the shadows.

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Documentary
Created By

First Aired on

Jan 11, 2018

1 seaons till Jan 25, 2018

Popularity: 1.3573
27 votes
Networks
(GB)
Production

BBC Studios Natural History Unit (GB)BBC Studios (GB)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Episode 3

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Miniseries

Aired

3 Episodes
  • Episode 1Episode 160 min

    In Ruaha, Tanzania, lions form huge super prides in order to hunt giants. Amongst cats lions are unusual, the only one to live in groups. In numbers they find the strength and audacity to hunt the most formidable prey.

  • Episode 2Episode 260 min

    The secret lives of the worlds most mysterious cats are brought to light by advances in remote and low-light filming technology. In South Africa, we follow the nocturnal pursuits of the tiny black-footed cat that stakes its claim to the title of the world's deadliest, and in remotest Mongolia we reveal the rarely seen Pallas's cat, at home with her kittens - she hunts by looking like a rock. Finally, in South Africa, we uncover the secret of the serval that thrives amongst the futuristic landscape of Africa's biggest industrial complex. These are remarkable cats, with surprising lives in extraordinary places.

  • Episode 3Episode 360 min

    Scientists are studying cats in more detail than ever before, and what they are discovering is truly groundbreaking. Join the scientists in the field, testing new theories and challenging the conventional ideas about cats. New approaches and new technologies are allowing an intimate look at their previously hidden lives.

Crew & Team

Michael Gunton

Executive Producer

Gavin Boyland

Producer

Kate Gorst

Production Executive

Stella Stylianos

Production Manager

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