Animal Childhood - Preview

Nature
Air Date: 05/12/15 | Rating: NR

In every animal’s life, there comes a time when it must stand on its own two feet, so to speak, and face the world alone. For a few, this happens just moments after birth, with no life lessons from parents to help them, no time to hone their survival skills. Others have the advantage of home schooling under the watchful eye of a mentor or family member.

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The Last Orangutan Eden
S33 Ep10 | 53m 10s
Air Date: 02/25/15 | Expires: 02/24/29 | Rating: NR

Ecologist Chris Morgan visits endangered orangutans in Northern Sumatra.

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Animal Homes: The Nest
S33 Ep11 | 52m 55s
Air Date: 04/07/15 | Expires: 04/06/29 | Rating: NR

The first in a three-part series about how animals build their remarkable homes.

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Animal Homes: Location, Location, Location
S33 Ep12 | 52m 55s
Air Date: 04/14/15 | Expires: 04/06/29 | Rating: NR

Finding a good base of operations is key to successfully raising a family.

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Animal Homes: Cities
S33 Ep13 | 52m 55s
Air Date: 04/21/15 | Expires: 04/06/29 | Rating: NR

Animals congregate in huge colonies partly out of necessity and partly for the security.

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