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First Steps

Season 1 Episode 1 | 54m 40s

See how the babies learn to understanding their surroundings in environments ranging from Africa to Sri Lanka to Iceland. The most basic tools for survival must be learned in their first three months to thrive and ultimately survive.

Aired: 08/27/19 | Expires: 09/14/21
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Join the babies as they venture away from their mothers and out on their own.
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Join the baby animals as they near the end of their first year of life.
Spotted hyena sisters, Bisque and Chowder, challenge a rival cub for scraps from a kill.
Bisque and Chowder learn the skills they need to survive outside the den.
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Learn how every day brings new challenges for baby animals.
Learn how every day brings new challenges for baby animals.
Meet six baby animals from across the globe.
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