Born in Africa

62018•44m

Documentary

Takes viewers into the center of five animal families - lions, jackals, cheetahs, hyenas and meerkats - as they raise their young in the wilderness. Innovative camera techniques are used to follow the animals' tender, emotional and often stressful stories from the moment their babies are born through different stages in their maturity.

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Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 21, 2018

Last Aired

December 21, 2019

Networks

Nat Geo Wild

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Survival School

Air date: 2018-12-21

All of the newborn cubs will be able to count on the devotion and affection of a mother.

Dangerous Playground

Air date: 2018-12-21

The babies have overcome initial danger and have developed strong bonds with their mother.

Hunting Lessons

Air date: 2019-12-21

The older cubs are now armed to face the new dangers that wait in the savannah.

The Circle of Life

Air date: 2019-07-25

Every day brings new moments of failure and success for Africa's baby predators.

Cast

Jordan Neufeld

Narrator (voice)

Edward Marcoux

Narrator (voice)

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