Storyline

Watching animals care for their young is a powerful reminder of the bonds we all share as living species on the planet. Take a heartwarming look at baby animals as they playfully find their way in the world.

First Aired

2015-11-02
Last Aired

2018-03-08
Creator
Genre

Documentary, Family
Seasons

2
Episodes

13
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Smithsonian Channel

Keywords:

wildlife animals baby animal

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1. Mini Giants

Gorillas, rhinos, and elephants, three of nature's largest animals, deliver enormous babies. But the i...More

Gorillas, rhinos, and elephants, three of nature's largest animals, deliver enormous babies. But the immense size of these newborns stands in stark contrast to their vulnerability. Everything from feeding to protection against predators to learning essential life skills falls on one devoted parent: their mothers.Less

30mins 2015-11-02

2. Mother's Darlings

For many animals, from lemurs to hummingbirds, the maternal bond is one of the strongest forces in nat...More

For many animals, from lemurs to hummingbirds, the maternal bond is one of the strongest forces in nature. Not only do mothers carry their young everywhere, feed them, and help teach them essential life skills, they're also their primary source of comfort and security.Less

30mins 2015-11-02

3. The More the Merrier

Some species need to be part of a group to survive--more so when they're in their infancy and taking t...More

Some species need to be part of a group to survive--more so when they're in their infancy and taking their first, uncertain steps into the world. Join in the rough-and-tumble lives of black bear cubs, playful meerkat pups, and adorable fur seals.Less

30mins 2015-11-05

4. Survival Lessons

When you're a baby zebra, muskox, or pronghorn, there is no shortage of predators eyeing you as their ...More

When you're a baby zebra, muskox, or pronghorn, there is no shortage of predators eyeing you as their next meal. From learning defensive herding to early sprinting skills, these vulnerable newborns hit the ground running with keen survival instincts.Less

30mins 2015-11-12

5. Little Hunters

They might be young and vulnerable, but every second of these baby animals' lives is a training ground...More

They might be young and vulnerable, but every second of these baby animals' lives is a training ground, preparing them for their destiny as an elite predator. Watch as young lions, coyotes, cheetahs, and foxes engage in the kind of play that prepares them for life at the top of the food chain.Less

30mins 2015-11-19

6. Family Ties

Despite being born with survival instincts, some baby animals need extra help to thrive in their envir...More

Despite being born with survival instincts, some baby animals need extra help to thrive in their environment. Watch as hamadryas baboons, gentoo penguins, emperor tamarins, and capybaras all work as a family to help raise the next generation.Less

30mins 2015-11-26

7. Raising Babies

Meet Hope, an orphaned baby moose being raised by a goat. Nearby, watch three unruly baby raccoons cau...More

Meet Hope, an orphaned baby moose being raised by a goat. Nearby, watch three unruly baby raccoons cause havoc between meal times. These are some of the adorable inhabitants of Park Omega, Quebec--a place where threatened animals get a second chance.Less