Once Bitten, Never Shy
It is almost unbelievable that Tippi was only ever bitten once during her childhood. Her middle name, Okanti, means mongoose or meerkat. It seems paradoxical that a meerkat bit her on the nose. The only other close call was when a baboon named Cindy pulled out a handful of Tippi’s hair. Sylvie thinks it was jealousy that caused the baboon to do this. You might think that it was incredible that she was never seriously injured by some of the more dangerous animals.
Once Bitten, Never Shy
A Biography
As the public became aware of Tippi’s story, several documentaries were made chronicling her life and experiences in the wild. Le Monde Selon Tippi (The World According to Tippi) was released in 1997, Tippi en Afrique was released in 2002, and Around the World with Tippi was released in 2004 which was comprised of six episodes. All were screened on the Discovery Channel. Millions of people around the world tuned in to see this phenomenal tale of Tippi and her friends.
A Biography
