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The Wonder of Animals: Big Cats

The Wonder of Animals (2014)

Documentary | UK

Director: Emily Taylor

BBC Four | Tuesday, 29 March 2022 | 00:00

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Tuesday, 29 March 2022 00:00

Wednesday, 10 March 2021 16:45

Thursday, 26 March 2020 19:30

Saturday, 27 July 2019 10:30

Friday, 7 June 2019 05:00

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SEASON: 1

EPISODE: 3 - Big Cats

SYNOPSIS

Chris Packham examines new scientific research that shows how subtle adaptations in the anatomy and physiology of big cats can contribute to the success of all stages of a hunt. He looks at how leg hairs help leopards stalk their prey, and how an enlarged area of lionesses' brains give them the edge.

Host: Chris Packham

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