What it takes to film big cats in the Okavango Delta

Wildlife Camping Under The Stars | BBC Earth · 7:28 · Video: BBC Earth · Watch at the source

In short: Experience life on the front lines of natural history filmmaking. This video takes you behind the scenes with a crew living in the wild, navigating seasonal floods and the constant presence of predators.

The footage offers a glimpse into the daily realities of a production crew stationed in the Okavango Delta. It explores the logistical challenges of filming big cats both day and night, the necessity of navigating floodwaters, and the experience of sleeping under the stars while surrounded by wildlife. You will also see the specialized truck used to sustain life in this remote environment.

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