Episode 5: What 'Tiger King' Gets Wrong About Tigers

Netflix's "Tiger King" series may be the most popular documentary ever made. Sixty-four million people have seen it, and Joe Exotic is now a household name. Unfortunately, the show fails to explain what's actually happening with tigers living in the U.S., leaving out vital information while getting lots of other things wrong. In this special bonus episode, reporter Rachel Nuwer walks through exactly how the show misleads its viewers, and what "Tiger King's" massive popularity means for big cats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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