Documentary following a team of big cat experts and wildlife filmmakers as they embark upon a dramatic expedition searching for tigers hidden in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan.

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Episode 3

3/3 The search reaches its climax as Steve Backshall has a very close encounter.

Thu 10 May 2012 18:30 BBC HD

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    Bengal Tiger

    The team are looking for evidence of Bengal tigers in Bhutan. These are the largest of the world's big cats and can weigh up to 300kg. Despite their size they are extremely secretive and difficult to track down in Bhutan's forest wilderness.

  • View from the top

    View from the top

    Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan searched for tigers in the high Himalayas following rumours from local people that tigers live in the mountains.

  • Gordon Buchanan

    Gordon Buchanan

    Gordon has filmed big cats all over the world. Trying to find tigers here proves to be his biggest challenge yet.

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    Wildlife Finder

    Browse the BBC natural history archive and find out more about tigers.

    Watch tigers in action

  • BBC TV blog

    BBC TV blog

    "When I saw the first images of the tigers on the camera traps from the mountains I was completely overwhelmed. It was very emotional." Presenter and cameraman Gordon Buchanan on being part of an amazing discovery.

    Gordon Buchanan on his emotional Himalaya tiger hunt

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