National Geographic: Hidden World of the Bengal Tiger

National Geographic spent two years following a majestic Bengal tigress and her cubs in their struggle for survival in this riveting real life drama. Filmed from high atop an elephant's back-the safest place to see these fierce creatures-this documentary brings you face to face with the greatest threat to Bengal tigress Lakshmi and her three cubs: the male tiger. The forests portrayed in Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book are brought to life in cool, lush detail as Lakshmi stalks her prey-a spotted deer-to feed her young. Despite her beauty, the tigress remains a formidable creature able to kill swiftly and protect her cubs with determination.