The Big Cats: Endangered Predators

Shows members of the big-cat family in their natural environments and in captivity, describing physical characteristics and behavior patterns of lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, and jaguars. Examines factors contributing to possible extinction and discusses problems involved in attempts to re-establish wild populations. Looks at U.S. efforts to protect endangered species. Makes extensive use of training sequences to demonstrate big-cat behavior., Shows members of the big-cat family in their natural environments and in captivity, describing physical characteristics and behavior patterns of lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, and jaguars. Examines factors contributing to possible extinction and discusses problems involved in attempts to re-establish wild populations. Looks at U.S. efforts to protect endangered species. Makes extensive use of training sequences to demonstrate big-cat behavior.