The Story of Cats | Into the Americas | Preview
Season 35
Episode 5
About the Episode
In this conclusion, we discover how cats first crossed from Asia into North America and how they went on to become the top predators of the continent. Today there are 13 feline species in the Americas – from the mighty jaguar, to the urban mountain lion, to the curious ocelot and from the Canada lynx to the nimble margay.
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Extras
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Unleaded | WILD HOPE
Golden eagles are declining due to an unlikely poison: lead ammunition left behind by game hunters.13:11 -
Way of the Elephants | WILD HOPE
Elephant migration corridors in India are a necessary thoroughfare for one of the largest animals.15:11 -
Whale Shark Homecoming | WILD HOPE
A renowned spiritual leader is inspiring fishermen to become guardians of the world’s biggest fish.16:49 -
The Great Ocean Cleanup | WILD HOPE
Inventor Boyan Slat is on a mission to rid oceans of plastic.15:12 -
How Sir David Attenborough Got His Start
Witness Sir David’s love of fossils as a young boy transform into a passion for the natural world.2:51 -
Filming Lions in the Namib Desert
Award-winning wildlife filmmakers tell the behind-the-scenes story of “Lions of the Skeleton Coast."10:38 -
Attenborough’s Last Encounter with Lonesome George
Experience the unforgettable moment when Sir David encounters Lonesome George, the last of his kind.2:25 -
How David Attenborough Captured Memorable Swan Moment
Go behind the scenes of David Attenborough's infamous sequence with flying swans.2:35 -
Capturing San Diego: America's Wildest City
Go behind the scenes with filmmakers as they capture San Diego's incredible biodiversity.12:08 -
Desert Lion Cubs Hunt at Night
After discovering an oasis, the orphan lions develop an unusual hunting strategy.3:27
