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Season 1 – Born to be Wild

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Follow six different endangered animals over several years as they grow up in the human world and prepare to return home to the wild; meet the people doing their part to protect and preserve these species.
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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Dec 30
3.5/5
Narrated with extra warmth by actor Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington), the show is optimistic and endearing. Go to Full Review Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media Jan 6
5/5
This docuseries is both heartwarming and harrowing, a mix of emotional storytelling and educational insight. The low-tech, deeply personal approach of the caretakers in much of Born to be Wild makes it all the more compelling. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Hugh Bonneville

Narrator

Lucy van Beek

Executive Producer

Alex Williamson

Executive Producer

Isla Robertson

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 19, 2025 The Moon Bear Club An orphaned moon bear cub has many skills to master before he can make a home for himself in the jungles of India. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 19, 2025 The Elephant Calf The newest arrival at Zambia's elephant orphanage must overcome his shyness to bond with the herd and form a new family. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 18, 2025 The Penguin Chick A pint-sized penguin chick fights to beat the odds and conquer the many challenges that lie between him and the Atlantic Ocean. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 19, 2025 The Lemur Pup In the untamed Madagascar forest, a ragtag group of lemurs forge an unlikely family and learn to look out for each other. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 19, 2025 The Cheetah Cubs Two young cheetah brothers learn the art of the hunt before relocating to a reserve where their species hasn't been seen for 50 years. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 19, 2025 The Lynx Kitten Before taking on the wilderness, a lynx kitten has to prove to her human caretakers that she is ready to go alone. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Lucy van Beek, Alex Williamson, Isla Robertson
Network
Apple TV
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Dec 19, 2025
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