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Baby Animals

Baby Animals

2015Ended2 Seasons13 EpisodesTMDB
Smithsonian Channel

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.

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: Mini Giants

Nov 2, 2015 · 30m

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.

Episode 2: Mother's Darlings

Nov 2, 2015 · 30m

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.

Episode 3: The More the Merrier

Nov 5, 2015 · 30m

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.

Episode 4: Survival Lessons

Nov 12, 2015 · 30m

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.

Episode 5: Little Hunters

Nov 19, 2015 · 30m

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.

Episode 6: Family Ties

Nov 26, 2015 · 30m

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.

Episode 7: Raising Babies

Dec 3, 2015 · 30m

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.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Baby Animals Season 1 premiere?

Baby Animals Season 1 premiered on November 2, 2015.

How many episodes are in Baby Animals Season 1?

Baby Animals Season 1 has 7 episodes.

What is the first episode of Baby Animals Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Mini Giants". It aired on November 2, 2015.

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