Inside a natural-born killer

This video contains graphic imagery of a tiger dissection which some viewers may find distressing.

The anatomy of the Amur tiger is perfectly evolved to be a master hunter. From its large neck and jaw muscles to a rather sizeable heart, every part of a tiger’s body is specialised to help it survive in the wild.

Earth Unplugged goes behind the scenes with Ben Garrod for an intimate look at a tiger’s biology.