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Pumas: Legends Of The Ice Mountains Pythons And The Exotic Pet Trade

Narrated by Jeremy Irons and set in the mountains of Since the dawn of time, snakes have fostered our
Torres del Paine in Chile, ‘Pumas: Legends Of The Ice fascination, playing a significant role in our most
Mountains’ tells the dramatic story of a puma family, ancient stories. Follow environmental photojournalist
following their bloodline and mapping their dynasty. Aaron Gekoski as he investigates our relationship
Filmed expertly over three years and under extreme with one of the planet’s most popular exotic pets:
conditions we meet Solitaria, a female puma in her ball pythons. Traversing four continents, he witnesses
prime and her four cubs, observing how she teaches sacred rituals, visits voodoo markets and joins
her young how to live in this extraordinary landscape. expeditions into remote West Africa to discover how
It is an intimate family portrait: moving, sad, joyful, all ball pythons make their way into the homes of pet
set against some of the most spectacular landscapes owners, worldwide.
in South America.

Genre: Nature & Wildlife / Feature Doc Genre: Nature & Wildlife
Format: 1 x 60’, 2 x 60’ or 1 x 90’ / 4K / 2020 Format: 1 x 60’ / 4K / 2021
Credits: Terra Mater Studios / Wildlife Films Production Credits: Aaron Gekoski & Will Foster-Grundy for
(Full credits online) World Animal Protection

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