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How Wildlife Documentaries are Made | Big Cats 24/7 | BBC Earth

Microphones live and cameras rolling - this is a day in the life of a camera crew in the Okavango Delta. #Animals #Wildlife #Earth Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news, updates and exclusives from BBC Earth https://www.bbcearth.com/newsletter Watch more: Best of BBC Earth 🌍 https://bit.ly/BestOfBBCEarth Best Animal Fights 🥊 https://bit.ly/BestAnimalFights Videos over 10 minutes ⏰ https://bit.ly/3SHJCEJ Planet Earth III 🌍 https://bit.ly/PlanetEarthIIIPlaylist Frozen Planet II ❄️ https:/bit.ly/FrozenPlanetIIPlaylist Blue Planet II in 4K 🌊 https://bit.ly/BluePlanetII4kPlaylist Welcome to BBC EARTH! The world is an amazing place full of stories, beauty and natural wonder. Here you'll find 50 years worth of entertaining and thought-provoking natural history content. Dramatic, rare, and exclusive, nature doesn't get more exciting than this. This is a commercial page from BBC Studios. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

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andrew_montgomery 1 month, 3 weeks ago

I just finished watching the last episode of season 2 last night. Watching this makes me appreciate the documentary even more. I absolutely love this documentary and seeing how much love, dedication and passion they all put into following these amazing cats puts me in awe!

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franklinvelvet77 2 months, 1 week ago

WILD.

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sarah_wallace 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Now what would the lions think, if they see you doing strange movement by yourself? Mr. Hartman now you will also know why they avoid human.!

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ashleyjames985 2 months, 2 weeks ago

I’ve really enjoyed watching all the behind scenes every bit as much as the final documentary. Just highlights the hard work and dedication that goes into making wonderful shows 😍

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erick_pimenta 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Anyone out there..Watch the movie..The Ghost and the Darkness..about lions..true story..Val Kilmer.. Michael Douglas.

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melissa_haynes 2 months, 2 weeks ago

BBC natural history unit is worth the licence fee alone

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ross.woodward 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Watching this gave me such a deep appreciation for how much effort goes into documenting wild animals in their natural habitat. The patience it takes to follow lions and leopards for hours—sometimes days—is honestly incredible. I love how the team respects the animals’ space and constantly prioritizes safety, like making sure the lions are always on the opposite side of the car. As an animal lover, it’s reassuring to see that the focus isn’t just on getting the shot, but also on understanding and protecting these creatures. The little moments, like hearing distant roars or watching a leopard nap in a tree, made me feel so connected to the wild. It really shows that nature doesn’t run on a schedule—we’re just lucky to witness it. Does anyone else feel like this kind of work requires both bravery and a deep emotional bond with the animals?

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nicholas_bell 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Love having these looks behind the scenes. Huge amount of effort to bring just minutes, sometimes seconds, of footage.

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georgesnight77 2 months, 3 weeks ago

A dream job for me 😍

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ianvoid39 2 months, 3 weeks ago

I don’t understand why they’re in such open jeeps? Why not in vehicles with more protection. Very risky, no?

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kimberlyechoing26 2 months, 3 weeks ago

there is too much fuss about people, what heros they are !! Quite honestly, I am much more interested in animals. David Attenborough did not talk about his sore toe, he spoke about animals - what people like to see and hear about !!!

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gabriela.miranda 2 months, 3 weeks ago

/KFhX5op4hv0?t=44 did he just say 67?

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christina.lewis 2 months, 3 weeks ago

I wish people could watch such content made with so much dedication and passion. Just 13k watched in 4 days! 😢

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maríacristina_deanda 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Love how he says iv lost the leopard then the leopard points at the thermo camera and says maybe he behind the bush? Let's launch the thermo camera and they both agree

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robinhollow77 2 months, 4 weeks ago

What happens if the cheetah is also suddenly doing bush gym exercises standing next to you? 😮

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daniel.cantu 2 months, 4 weeks ago

What if your radios dont work and your car breaks down, do you have a shotgun and handle bar for the drones to carry you home? You a temu package in that scenario

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rebecca_anderson 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Hey BBC Earth channel, upload more videos of Tigers, Elephants, Lions, and Crocodiles, those are good and I like them.

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hans-hinrichhendriks264 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Big cats ? I’ve got a kitten that’s bigger than those cats. 🐈 Meow

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leon_rogers 2 months, 4 weeks ago

❤💕✌🤝

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jamesstream97 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Great😊 Love BBC