Synopsis
Fishing cats are found across Asia, where they thrive in wetlands. Over time kittens must hone their aquatic prowess, and learn how to tackle slippery prey.
- Programme: Big Cats
- Series: 1
- Episode: 2
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2018
- Biology
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