Parenthood (2025)
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Plot
Parenthood in the animal kingdom is a high-stakes game. In a world full of danger, some animal parents go to extreme lengths to ensure the survival of their offspring.This series explores the extraordinary strategies and ingenious tricks that animal parents employ to give their young a head start in life. From Orcas teaching their offspring to hunt Blue Whales, to Orangutan showing their young to make their beds, to Hippo families navigating the terrifying African night. Parenthood is an adventure – and our cameras are there to capture every gripping moment.
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The Greatest AdventureA journey like no other – full of moments of joy and danger. For animal parents in the wild, the stakes could not be higher, with success ensuring the future of life on our planet.
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Season01
- S01E01The Greatest AdventureAugust 3, 2025A journey like no other – full of moments of joy and danger. For animal parents in the wild, the stakes could not be higher, with success en
- S01E02
OceansAugust 10, 2025—Parenting in the ocean is rare, and demands dedication and intelligence. From navigating the reef, to teaching their young to hunt giants, t - S01E03
GrasslandsAugust 17, 2025—Parents must constantly balance risk and reward when raising young in open grasslands. Whilst abundant grass promises plentiful food and pla - S01E04
FreshwaterAugust 24, 2025—Water is essential to all life on Earth but too much or too little can be disastrous. Parents must master timing, to overcome freshwater’s c - S01E05
JunglesAugust 31, 2025—Raising young in the complex world of jungles requires ingenuity. Parents must become masters of their environment and learn to exploit ever
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