BBC Wildlife Special - Tiger - The Elusive Princess

Another fantastic natural history documentary from the BBC. This really is their forte. The film follows the fortunes of a successful and devoted mother tiger and her three cubs in an Indian nature reserve. You get a clear sense of the trials of her life- at long last defended from poachers by the elephant patrols of the park rangers, she also has to face the possibility of attacks from wild dogs or male tigers trying to take over the territory and its females. It is easy to see why this beautiful and elusive creature has become so rare (although the loss of natural habitat at the hands of man does not get mentioned here). The camera work is brilliant, as is the commentary. The story itself is gripping as the lion seeks to defend its three cubs. There are moments of both tragedy and triumph- but I won't spoil the plot by telling you what happens. Highly recommended.