BBC TO EXPLORE TIGER ISLAND FOR NEW NATURAL HISTORY SERIES

Tiger Island is a two-part series that explores one of the natural world’s best-kept secrets – an island containing one of the highest concentrations of tigers on Earth. An extraordinary conservation effort in Nepal has seen tiger numbers in some areas increase six-fold.

Tigers usually live solitary lives, roaming territories of up to a hundred square kilometres. But on a river island in a community-owned forest, several adult tigers, including mothers with cubs, share just four-square kilometres of space. In a world-first, drone technology captures the intimate lives of these big cats from multiple angles simultaneously.

Hunts, kills and many other memorable behaviours are revealed – some never filmed before. And with more tigers and humans moving into the area, life is set to become turbulent.

Matthew Wright, Series Producer says: “Tiger Island captures a remarkable species in an extraordinary setting. Filming in western Nepal, we recorded tiger behaviour that’s rarely — if ever — been seen before, including scenes of parenting, hunting, and fighting. The whole crew became deeply invested in these charismatic cats, sharing in the emotional journey of mothers raising their cubs, and I know viewers will feel the same connection when they see these powerful stories unfold.”

Tiger Island, a 2x60’ is a BBC Studios Natural History Production, co-produced by PBS for BBC One and iPlayer.