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Cheetah Kingdom

Cheetah Kingdom

2010•22m
Documentary

In 1995 cameraman Dave Houghton went to the Okonjima game reserve in Namibia to film footage of the majestic cheetahs, and he never left. Now he leads a team whose work rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing cheetahs, could prove crucial to the survival of one of the fastest mammals on earth. From the daring rescues, through to the emotional release, these stories come straight from the frontline of animal conservation.

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Production

ITV Studios

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 10, 2010

Last Aired

December 30, 2010

Networks

ITV1

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2010-09-10
A team at the Africat Foundation in central Namibia overseeing the conservation of cheetahs and other big cats face an emergency when a cheetah begins overheating during a routine health check - a problem which could cause the animal irreparable brain damage. Elsewhere, six cheetahs scheduled for release take their first steps on the road to freedom.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2010-09-17
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2010-09-24
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2010-10-01
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2010-10-08
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2010-10-15
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2010-10-22
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2010-10-29
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2010-11-05
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2010-11-12
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2010-11-26
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2010-12-30

Cast

Dave Houghton

Himself

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