Born in Africa
62018•44m•10.0/10
Documentary
Ratings
🎬TMDb
10.0/10(1)
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.
Language
EN
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
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Season
E1
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.
E2
Dangerous Playground
Air date: 2018-12-21
The babies have overcome initial danger and have developed strong bonds with their mother.
E3
Hunting Lessons
Air date: 2019-12-21
The older cubs are now armed to face the new dangers that wait in the savannah.
E4
The Circle of Life
Air date: 2019-07-25
Every day brings new moments of failure and success for Africa's baby predators.
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