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By Jenny Nixon
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Occasionally bloody doc follows cheetahs in the Serengeti.
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Cheetah: Beating the Odds
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What's the Story?
Cheetah: Beating the Odds is a short documentary about cheetahs, large wild cats living in Africa's Serengeti. It follows a family of cheetahs led by a mother and her four cubs from their birth to adulthood. The cubs learn to hunt and chase down prey, including gazelles and wildebeests, with incredible speed, and learn from their mother how to manage life after they move on and start their own families.
Is It Any Good?
This visually beautiful documentary shows a glimpse of life in the Serengeti by focusing on a single family of cheetahs. It follows the standard nature documentary format: a male British narrator, lots of interesting facts, and a framing that helps humans understand the lives of wild creatures. Fans of big cats will enjoy it, and the many shots of Africa's natural resources are stunning to watch.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about wild animals. What makes them different from household pets? What things do they have in common?
Do you like learning about animals? How can you learn more about animals from far away places?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 22, 2020
- Network : Max
- Genre : Educational
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 24, 2021
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