5 wildlife documentaries that cannot be missed

On Global Tiger Day, we have curated a list of exciting wildlife documentaries that will appeal to animal kingdom enthusiasts

Global Tiger Day, also known as International Tiger Day, is observed on July 29 every year to spread awareness tiger conservation and to celebrate the efforts of environmentalists and conservationists globally. If you are someone who is curious about wildlife and enjoys learning about animal behaviour, documentaries are a great way of sneaking a close peek. While the sheer volume might seem overwhelming, we have curated a list of exciting wildlife documentaries that will appeal to wildlife enthusiasts.

The World’s Most Famous Tiger
Set in Ranthambore National Park, the 45-minute documentary by National Geographic follows tigress Machli and her three cubs: Unis, Athara, and Satra. As the cubs grow and reach maturity, they must fend for themselves which eventually leaves them in a direct battle against their mother for the coveted lakeside territory Machli has dominated for 11 years. The documentary beautifully depicts tigers in all their glory and captures this dramatic battle of survival, at the end of which the mother emerges victorious.

Available on Hotstar Disney Plus

Tigerland
Directed by Oscar-winning director Ross Kauffman, this documentary follows Pavel Fomenko, Director of Rare Species Conservation, World Wildlife Fund (Russia) and Kailash Sankhala, renowned Indian conservationist and former director of Project Tiger. Oscillating between Russia and India, home to the largest tiger populations in the world, the two-hour documentary aims to give viewers a peek into the lives of those who are fighting tooth-and-nail to save the tigers. The director has used animation to paint a vivid picture and convey a story that is sure to leave audiences hopeful about tiger conservation.     

Available on discovery+

Dynasties
This six-episode documentary series presented by noted natural historian Sir David Attenborough is ideal for those who are curious about the animal kingdom. Each hour-long episode gives viewers detailed and intimate insights into the lifestyle and behaviours of endangered animal families. Each episode follows generations of emperor penguins, tigers, lions, painted wolves, and chimpanzees and dives deep into their struggles and need for conservation. The fifth episode is set in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and follows tigress Raj Bhera as she cares for her newborn cubs.

Available on Amazon Prime

Tigress Blood
A one-of-a-kind documentary depicting the coming-of-age of four sister tigresses is sure to interest wildlife enthusiasts. Set in Central India, the documentary follows Sonam, Lara, Geeta, and Mona as they battle for dominance over their homeland taking their mother’s place. Tigers are solitary hunters and each tigress must make one large kill to survive independently. In violation of this norm, these sisters bind together and hunt as a family. The unseen act of dangerous prey being hunted by a tiger family is what makes the documentary a must-watch.

Available on discovery+

Decoding the Man Eaters
Presented by Sanjeev Bhaskar as a part of BBC’s Natural World series, this documentary aims to offer a unique perspective into the world of the man-eating Bengal tigers of Sundarbans. The haunting title is indicative of the enigma that surrounds these deadly creatures. The 45-minute documentary follows a team of scientists who are on a mission to study the behaviour of the tigers over 14 tense weeks. 

Available on discovery+

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