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Narrated by actor Richard Kiley, this PBS production is an interesting look into the year of the tiger. With its black and orange striping, this ferocious beast is probably one of the most recognized creatures of the wild, yet there is still much too learn about this giant cat concerning habitat, development, and social behavior. Highlights include actual rare footage of a natural kill by a tiger in the wild, tiger cubs suckling their mother, and the tiger mating ritual. Also featured is a 12-month expose on two East Indian national parks that possess roaming tigers within their natural boundaries.