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Season 1 – Growing Up Animal

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The intimate and extraordinary adventure of baby animals, from the safety of the womb to the uncertainty of birth and their tentative first steps.
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Growing Up Animal — Season 1

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Joly Herman Common Sense Media 10/15/2021
3/5
Though the nature footage is extraordinary, the narrative of this series could be more engaging. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Tracee Ellis Ross

Narrator

Leanne Klein

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 18, 2021 A Baby Grizzly's Story The journey of grizzly bear cubs Lulu and Joey, growing up in Canada's Great Bear Rainforest; these baby bears, with the help of their mom, take their first steps towards independence. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 18, 2021 A Baby Sea Lion's Story The journey of sea lion pup Luna as she learns the skills she needs to survive in the North Pacific Ocean; she faces unforgiving odds and unimaginable dangers with devoted mom Star by her side. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 18, 2021 A Baby Elephant's Story The journey of baby elephant Aria as she undertakes a trek with her family across Namibia in search of food; the strength of her mother Thandi's love and the support of a wise grandmother helps Aria survive her first big adventure. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 18, 2021 A Baby Wild Dog's Story The journey of wild dog pups, Kip and Kaya, as they begin life on the African savanna; this family's fierce loyalty and undying devotion allow them to survive in a dangerous, unforgiving environment. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 18, 2021 A Baby Chimp's Story With the help of her devoted mother Poppy, a baby chimp learns to master the skills she'll need not just to survive but to thrive in her remote rainforest home in Uganda, Africa. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 18, 2021 A Baby Lion's Story The journey of lion cub Issa growing up in the savannah of Southern Africa; her first weeks in the womb to her birth into a world full of danger; with the help of her mother, Issa learns to master the hunting skills she'll need to survive. Details

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Growing Up Animal — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Leanne Klein
Network
Disney+
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Nature, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Aug 18, 2021