- Radio Times
- Review by:
- Alison Graham
Three mewling, achingly cute jaguar cubs are brought into the Brazilian rescue centre run by biologists Leandro Silveira and his wife Anah after their mother is killed by cowboys protecting cattle.
It’s now up to the Silveiras to train the little ones to be toughened up to act like proper jaguars – hunting, climbing trees, fearing humans – so they can be released back into the wild. This is a bigger challenge than it sounds, and it takes time.
There’s a problem, too, in that the Silveiras and the cubs are so affectionate, always snuggling and cuddling, that separation, when it comes, is very hard for the humans. It’s a sweet film and it’s easy to see why the Silveiras can’t quite let go of their adopted “offspring”.
About this programme
When three orphaned jaguar cubs are discovered in a Brazilian forest, a family decides to take the place of their mother and train them to become wild again. Over two years the cats must learn to climb trees, swim, and hunt for their food and if they can be successfully released, there will be new hope for this rare species. Narrated by Zoe Wanamaker.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Narrator
- Zoe Wanamaker
Crew
- Director
- Rob Sullivan
- Executive Producer
- Chris Cole
- Producer
- Rob Sullivan
- Series Editor
- Steve Greenwood
- Share this episode
-