Episode 1
How animal babies get to grips with their new family and the challenges of the environment that surrounds them.
The first three critical months are when our animal babies have to rapidly get to grips with their new family and the challenges of the environment that surrounds them.
In Kenya, a new-born elephant calf Safina is learning how to keep up with her fast-moving herd. In Sri Lanka, one-week-old Jazir has to quickly learn the ropes of a primate society that is enmeshed with the world of people.
At the edge of the Arctic, five-week-old fox cubs must learn to hunt before their siblings beat them to limited food. And in Uganda, an eight-week-old mountain gorilla has to cling on tight to survive the ups and downs of forest life.
All six babies must learn the most basic of skills to thrive - and for some animals, to even survive.
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Fela and his Arctic fox cub siblings emerge from the den
Duration: 01:30
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Gorilla father and baby chest beating
Duration: 01:54
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Bisque and Chowder learn hyena hierarchy
Duration: 01:55
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Baby Safina is on the move and takes a tumble
Duration: 02:03
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Pascal Tippell
S'il Suffisait D'aimer
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Wunmi Mosaku |
| Executive Producer | Jo Shinner |
| Series Producer | Dominic Weston |
| Producer | James Hemming |
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