Animal Super Parents

Documentary revealing the weird and wonderful stories of some of the natural world's most incredible parents.

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Documentary revealing the weird and wonderful stories of some of the natural world's most incredible parents.

First Aired

2016-10-02
Last Aired

2016-10-16
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

3
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

BBC One

Keywords:

parenting animals nature

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Season 1

1. Going It Alone

We reveal the weird and wonderful stories of some of the natural world's incredible single parents: th...More

We reveal the weird and wonderful stories of some of the natural world's incredible single parents: their devotion, dedication and often jaw-dropping endeavour in order to see their babies through to adulthood. From the slow loris covering her baby in toxic saliva to the Weddell seal putting her pup through winter boot camp, a weedy sea dragon cleverly camouflaging his eggs against his body and the female giant Pacific octopus sacrificing herself for her brood - we see how these parents are prepared to go the extra mile to arm the next generation with what they need to survive.Less

50mins 2016-10-02

2. It Takes Two

It may take two to make a baby - but not necessarily two to bring it up. So what makes a parent decide...More

It may take two to make a baby - but not necessarily two to bring it up. So what makes a parent decide to stay or go? Especially if that parent is a dad. From the California mouse mother who has to kickstart her partner's paternal instincts, to Adelie penguin parents who can't leave their eggs alone for five minutes; from cheetah mums practicing promiscuity to keep the dads on side, to flamingo parents both producing milk for their young. We see just how far these incredible parents go in order to protect and nurture as many offspring as possible through to adulthood.Less

51mins 2016-10-09

3. Lending a Hand

This film explores why it pays to work as a team as it reveals some of the most captivating and awe-in...More

This film explores why it pays to work as a team as it reveals some of the most captivating and awe-inspiring group parenting stories from the animal world. For most group-living species, living together means dividing the labour. From elephants taking part in hostage negotiations for their babies to banded mongoose all giving birth on the same day, female lions forming a sisterhood to see off interloping males and musk oxen rallying together to defend their calves from hungry wolves.... it's truly amazing what some animal parents are prepared to do for the next generation!Less