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The Story of Cats | Into the Americas | Preview

Discover how cats first crossed from Asia into North America and became the top predators.

Aired 11/09/2016 | Rating NR

Nature

The Story of Cats | Into the Americas | Preview

Preview: Season 35 Episode 5 | 33s

Discover how cats first crossed from Asia into North America and became the top predators.

In this conclusion, we discover how cats first crossed from Asia into North America and how they went on to become the top predators of the continent. Today there are 13 feline species in the Americas – from the mighty jaguar, to the urban mountain lion, to the curious ocelot and from the Canada lynx to the nimble margay.

Aired 11/09/2016 | Rating NR

Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy...

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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Kathy...

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