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Rare Footage Reveals What Tigers Do at Night

Season 45 Episode 3 | 3m 08s

What do tigers do after dark? Their nocturnal behavior has rarely been observed, leaving much of their nighttime lives a mystery. Now, a team of scientists and filmmakers uses thermal cameras to capture a rare glimpse of tigers in the dark.

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Extras
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