“This wildlife film is the first ever to concentrate on the Caracal, one of Africa's most successful but little-known feline predators”

Caracals in the wild are exceptional athletes, able to leap up to 3m (10ft) in the air and execute dazzling twists and turns to snatch birds in flight.
But could Caracals raised in captivity ever rise to the challenge of living like their wild cousins?

Captive cats become captivating predators in this intensely moving film about a family of Caracal regaining their freedom through an alliance with the South African Air Force.

Evasive, shy and solitary, the Caracal is seldom seen and extremely difficult to film. In Top Cat, however, a twist of fate has cast a special group of Caracal in the role of support squadron to the South African Airforce, giving us a unique opportunity to study an entire family up close.

Follow the transportation of a family of Caracals from captivity to their release in the wild in South Africa. The Caracals are offered freedom at a price; their freedom can only be won by proving they have got what it takes to be 'Top Cat'.

This DVD is accompanied by a beautifully illustrated 24-page hardback reference book. Watch the close-up wildlife film and at the same time read the book to learn about habitats, diet, life cycle and more. The book is packed with intriguing facts, illustrations, photography and a 'Test your knowledge' quiz.

Narrated by John Shrapnel
Produced by HIT Entertainment (2000)
As seen on the National Geographic Channel.

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