The Story of Cats

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Cats are among the most feared and revered creatures on the planet. Their power, strength, and enigmatic nature have fascinated us for centuries. They are one of the most studied mammals in the world yet only now is their real identity being understood. Take an in-depth look at what makes the family of felines unique and the evolutionary tricks and adaptions that truly make a cat, a cat.

2016

Special InterestDocumentaryInspiring

2016

Cast: Nora Young

TV-PG

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Season 1

2 episodes

1. Asia to Africa

Discover how the first cats arose in the forests of Asia, how they spread across the continent, and later came to conquer Africa. We reveal how cats evolved flexible limbs, giant bodies, and super senses. Ultimately we discover how becoming social made the lion, king of the savannah. From NATURE.

TV-PG

53min

Nov 1, 2016

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2. Into the Americas

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. From NATURE.

TV-PG

53min

Nov 1, 2016