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A journey like no other, full of risk and reward. David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.

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David Attenborough

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Fist Air Date:

2025-08-03

Episode Runtime:

57m

Production Companies:

Silverback Films, All3Media International

Genres:

Documentary

Keywords:

animal behavior animal behaviour animal documentary animal kingdom animal life animals animals & nature cub lion cub nature documentary parenthood struggle for independence struggle for survival survival wildlife wildlife photographer

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Vote Average: 8.0/10

Vote Count: 22 Votes

Show Popularity: 1.8992

Show Status: Ended

Show Type: Miniseries

Spoken Languages: English

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Season 1

5 Episodes

Air Date: 2025-08-03

Amazing stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animal parents embark on the greatest of all challenges – Parenthood.

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David Attenborough

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