Born in Africa
- 2018 – 2019
- Ended
- Documentary
- ~44m / ep
- 1 season
Takes viewers into the center of five animal families - lions, jackals, cheetahs, hyenas and meerkats - as they raise their young in the wilderness. Innovative camera techniques are used to follow the animals' tender, emotional and often stressful stories from the moment their babies are born through different stages in their maturity.
Latest: Season 1 · 2018
View all seasonsE1. Survival School
Dec 21, 2018 · 44m
All of the newborn cubs will be able to count on the devotion and affection of a mother.
E2. Dangerous Playground
Dec 21, 2018 · 44m
The babies have overcome initial danger and have developed strong bonds with their mother.
E3. Hunting Lessons
Dec 21, 2019 · 44m
The older cubs are now armed to face the new dangers that wait in the savannah.
E4. The Circle of Life
Jul 25, 2019 · 44m
Every day brings new moments of failure and success for Africa's baby predators.
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