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The Story of Cats | Into the Americas

Passport Season 35 Episode 5 | 52m 58s

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: 11/09/16

Expires: 11/09/26

Rating: NR

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