Nature documentaries are the perfect way to stay safe while exploring more of this beautiful world we share. But have you ever thought about the people involved in the making of these films? A few years ago, Sam Stewart spent time filming pumas in Torres del Paine National Park. While walking from one location to another, a curious puma decided to get closer to the hiker with the camera.
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For most of us, the mere idea of a sneaky puma following us is enough to send a chill down our spine. Luckily, talented cameramen like Sam are ready and able to handle situations like this one. In fact, he manages to make it look easy, somehow. Check out what Sam calls a “fun encounter” in the video below!
@sams.natural.habitat A fun encounter I had whilst filming pumas in Torres del Paine national park in Patagonia a few years ago. This park is home to a great population of these amazing cats and it’s an area which must be protected. It’s always a privilege to spend time in these places and help to shine a light on the landscape and its wild inhabitants. The episode is available on Disney Plus ‘Animals Up Close’ #torresdelpaine #patagonia #wildlifefilmmaker #puma #chile ♬ original sound – sams.natural.habitat
“I like that he pretends to sniff things when you look his way like he’s not even interested in you,” a clever commentor points out. Another adds, “[Sam]: ‘I don’t have food for you.’ Puma: ‘That’s funny ’cause YOU are the food.'”
Sneaky Puma in Torres del Paine National Park Closely Follows a Fascinating Hiker with a Camera
According to Sam, this puma was recently well fed. That fact, in addition to the puma’s friendly body language, let Sam know he wasn’t in any immediate danger. That said, it’s clear that, once this young pumas mom showed up in the distance, it was time for this cameraman to calmly skedaddle. If you want to see more of Sam’s footage, you can check out Animals Up Close on Disney Plus!
“This park is home to a great population of these amazing cats and it’s an area which must be protected,” Sam writes in the caption of his post. “It’s always a privilege to spend time in these places and help to shine a light on the landscape and its wild inhabitants.”
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