Fifteen years ago, no one had captured a leopard's nocturnal stalk on film, leaving many big cats largely unseen until the 1990s.
Synopsis
Fifteen years ago, no one had captured a leopard's nocturnal stalk on film, leaving many big cats largely unseen until the 1990s.
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Synopsis
Owen Newman and Amanda Barrett used infrared light and night vision goggles in their wildlife studies during the 1990s. They filmed leopards, servals, and black-eared caracals, capturing images of these elusive cats at night. The documentary presents their efforts to document big cats in Africa. Newman and Barrett encountered lions and cheetahs, providing new perspectives on these well-known species. The film runs for 60 minutes and was released in 2004.
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Why Watch
- See rare footage of leopards hunting at night.
- Meet Owen Newman and Amanda Barrett, wildlife pioneers.
- Find out how infrared technology changed wildlife filming.
Did You Know
- No one captured an image of a leopard's nocturnal stalk until 15 years ago.
- Owen Newman and Amanda Barrett were among the first to use infrared light for wildlife studies.
- The film features intimate portrayals of servals and black-eared caracals.
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What technology did Owen Newman and Amanda Barrett use in their wildlife studies?
They were among the first to apply infrared light and night vision goggles to wildlife studies.
What big cats were featured in the films by Owen Newman and Amanda Barrett?
The films featured leopards, servals, black-eared caracals, lions, and cheetahs.
When was the documentary 'Chasing Big Cats' released?
It was released in 2004.
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