# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZSZLResXgZ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66329823-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/65608b97db.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-07T14:05:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

Face to face with one of nature’s most feared predators 🐅
 
As a tiger passes just metres away, biologist Dan O’Neill is struck by her sheer size and presence. But the experience also reinforces an important truth: despite their fearsome reputation, most tigers aren’t interested in people at all. Moments like this help reveal the animal behind the myth. 
 
Find out where to watch via the link in our bio and discover a hidden world 🧡

#TigerIsland #TigerCubs #FemaleTiger

## Stats

- **Views:** 45,261
- **Likes:** 17,408
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 235

## Tags

tigercubs, femaletiger, tigerisland

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