Tooth and Claw: Cougar

Discovery

BBC

Science

4.3 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 9 January 2023

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Hiding in the shadows across the American continents lives a big cat with many names. From puma to mountain lion to panther to cougar, this animal is carnivorous, cunning and uses stealth to silently ambush its prey. Its elusiveness and brutal attacking style has earnt it the reputation of a cold-hearted killer. But behind this façade, hidden camera footage has revealed the cougar is all about caring for their family. And its silent whispering amongst the trees could actually be saving human lives. Adam Hart and guests uncover the mysteries of the ‘ghost of the forest’ and break its merciless stereotype.

Dr Laura Prugh, associate Professor of Quantitative Wildlife Sciences at the University of Washington, and Dr Mark Elbroch, ecologist and director of the Panthera programme in Washington USA.

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1:17.5	This week's predator is one that's silent but deadly.
1:20.4	Nicknamed The Ghost of the Forest, this animal uses its stealth and secrecy to pounce
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