The logistics of capturing big cats in real-time

Big Cats 24/7 LIVE from Botswana · 49:00 · Video: BBC Earth · Watch at the source

In short: Ever wondered what it takes to film predators around the clock? This look goes behind the scenes at a live filming camp in Botswana's Okavango Delta, revealing how filmmakers capture lions, leopards, and cheetahs 24/7.

The Big Cats 24/7 project utilizes advanced filming technology to provide continuous, day-and-night coverage of three specific species: lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The initiative is powered by a team of local and international filmmakers stationed in the Okavango Delta.

This exclusive tour explores the operational reality of the filming camp, moving beyond the finished footage to show the technical and logistical demands of high-stakes wildlife cinematography.

Opens the Intellect+ feed with this card first. Swipe up for the next one.

Sources

To cite this card, link to https://intellectplus.co.uk/app/nature-big-cats-24-7-live-from-botswana.

How we source, check and correct cards: Editorial standards.

General information, not professional advice. Spotted an error? Flag the card or see corrections and complaints.

Intellect Plus is a visual educational discovery platform for exploring fascinating facts and ideas. Brain Food, Not Brain Rot. What is Intellect Plus?

Related

Finding something worth knowing…