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Season 1 – Andy's Baby Animals

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Andy's Baby Animals — Season 1

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Andy Day

Host

Ben Southwell

Director

Adam Oldroyd

Writer

Melissa Hardinge

Executive Producer

Jo Shinner

Executive Producer

Michael Towner

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 14, 2016 First Steps Andy Day looks at the tricky first steps of baby animals; polar bear cubs slip on the arctic snow; a baby elephant needs mom's help to stand up; mandarin ducklings face a huge leap from their tree trunk nest. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 15, 2016 Climbing Andy Day looks at baby animals as they learn climbing skills; bears make excellent climbers, but the young still have to practice this vital skill; giant otters must master the art of climbing up muddy river banks to mark their territory. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 16, 2016 Too Hot Too Cold Andy Day looks at a selection of baby animals as they learn how to warm up and cool down; king penguins huddle together for warmth and take a mud bath to cool down; Japanese macaque use hot springs to stay warm in the snowy winter. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 17, 2016 Jumping Andy learns how baby animals, such as the springbok and the jerboa, learn to jump; Arctic fox puppies need to jump in order to make their way through heavy snow. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 18, 2016 Getting Around Andy Day looks at a selection of baby animals as they learn how to stand up and move around; wildebeest learn to stand just three minutes after they are born; Adelie penguin chicks must race to catch a parent for food. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 21, 2016 Fishing Andy explores how animals in the wild learn to catch fish for survival; Canadian grizzly bears, Oriental darters, and otter pups are among the many who are taught to fish from young. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 22, 2016 Hitching a Ride Andy explores how baby animals go about traveling with their older compatriots; ring-tailed lemurs experience riding piggyback, while kangaroos carry their young in a special pouch. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 23, 2016 Breakfast Time Andy examines the ways young animals learn to find and prepare their food; otters are taught how to crack open shellfish; a baby elephant figures out how to use its trunk. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 24, 2016 Swimming Andy takes a look at a variety of young animals and the importance of their skills with swimming; in Antarctica, Adelie penguin chicks have to learn how to sink; in New Zealand, baby fur seals have a safe pool in a river. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 25, 2016 Bedtime Andy explores the ways young animals prepare for rest, including bar-headed geese in Tibet that make a soft, fluffy nest from feathers on the hard rock, and young apes that use leaves to make a bed. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 30, 2017 Playtime A look at how gorillas are the masters of playtime. They climb trees, roll around and try to beat their chests. Polar bear cubs in the Arctic and langur monkeys in India all love to play, but they pale in comparison. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 31, 2017 Drinking Andy explores the ways young animals find a drink; in Namibia, sandgrouse chicks need their dad to help them, elephant calves makes use of their trunk, and ostrich chicks search the desert for water with mum and dad. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 1, 2017 Playing Tricks Young animals learn some tricks; hungry rattlesnakes become confused as California ground squirrels use an old snakeskin; an octopus flees danger in an old shell; the orchid mantis displays a range of clever tricks. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 2, 2017 Flying A wandering albatross chick learns how to use their massive wings; lar gibbons appear to be flying as they swing through the rainforest; great grey owl chicks launch themselves from the tops of giant trees. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 3, 2017 On the Move Andy Day tries to keep up with young animals, specifically the quick sengi; in the Arctic, guillemot chicks leap from clifftop nests; chacma baboons of southern Africa walk upright to reach the best food. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 6, 2017 Talking Andy learns that lions aren't born with loud roars; in Antarctica, a penguin chick's cry can be heard by his mom amid 150,000 other penguins. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 7, 2017 Teamwork Andy explains how baby animals are great at teamwork to keep safe and warm; in Africa, young meerkats learn to look out for their mob; emperor penguins work together to keep their chicks warm and fed. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 8, 2017 Hiding Andy sees how young animals learn how to hide and how it helps them survive; coatis follow mom's tail to safety in the forest; eider ducks keep a wolf busy while their ducklings find a safe spot. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 9, 2017 Exploring Andy looks at how young animals leave their homes to go exploring; in Antarctica, a seal pup takes its first journey under the ice; leopard cubs must climb as they explore the river bank with mom. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 10, 2017 Lunchtime Andy explains the favorite meals of baby animals: lunchtime; for meerkats, a scorpion is a tasty desert treat; in Finland, raccoon dog pups stock up before winter arrives; young capuchin monkeys learn how to open shellfish. Details
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Season Info

Director
Ben Southwell
Executive Producer
Melissa Hardinge, Jo Shinner, Michael Towner
Screenwriter
Adam Oldroyd
Network
CBeebies
Genre
Kids & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Nov 14, 2016