Leo and Tig (Seasons 1–3)

Leo and Tig (2016) is a Russian animated series for kids you can watch online on iFILM. Deep in the forests of Russia's Primorsky Krai, two young friends are inseparable: Leo, an Amur leopard cub from one of the rarest wild cat species on earth, and Tig, an energetic tiger cub from a neighboring family. Every episode takes them somewhere new — a creature they've never seen, a mystery to figure out, someone who needs their help.

The show is rooted in the actual wildlife and landscapes of the Russian Far East. Nothing is invented for atmosphere; the taiga, the rivers, and the animals all feel real. Voiced by Alexandra Ursulyak and Agnia Kuznetsova. It works for very small children and for older kids who want to know why leopards are almost gone from the wild. Stream Leo and Tig (2016) online on iFILM.