Animal Planet's special programming on Tiger commences in April

Submitted by ITV Production on Mar 18
Indiantelevision.com

MUMBAI: Animal Planet has embarked on a month-long programming special on India?s national animal titled ?Where Tigers Rule?, which will aim to bring to the fore engaging and varied stories on this animal from India and around the world.

Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra and leading Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Bipasha Basu have joined hands with Animal Planet to show their support ?Save Tiger? movement. They will augment the channel?s efforts to generate nationwide interest on tigers and the threats affecting their survival.

Premiering every night at 9 pm in April only on Animal Planet, ?Where Tigers Rule? will present viewers with engaging programmes on the tiger?s behaviour, predatory skills, legends and issues related to its survival.
 
Filmed in breathtaking landscapes in India?s magnificent forests, grasslands and protect reserves, ?Where Tigers Rule? will provide an intimate look into the mysterious world of the tiger.

Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific SVP and GM - South Asia Rahul Johri said, "Animal Planet?s nationwide popularity will help create support for the national cause of tiger conservation. Tigers would rule television screens for an entire month. Viewers can follow the footsteps of these fascinating big cats and explore the intricacies of their role as predator and protector."