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Puma hunt at night

Duration: 02:27

Pumas lock onto their prey of guanacos at night from 30m away. However, guanacos have acute hearing to defend themselves. Both animals rely on their senses for survival.

Available since: Fri 10 Aug 2012

Credits

Camera Operator
Justine Evans
Camera Operator
Sophie Darlington
Series Producer
Jonny Keeling
Expert
Bryson Voirin
Presenter
George McGavin
Presenter
Gordon Buchanan
Producer
Susanna Handslip
Executive Producer
Tim Martin

This clip is from

The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World Patagonian Mountains

3/3 The expedition culminates in South America, where the puma's hunting behaviour is filmed.

First broadcast: 12 Aug 2012

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