Elephants, gorillas, rhinos, and bison are among the largest and most imposing land-dwelling mammals, but they all start out as helpless infants. See how babies from each species find their way to becoming giants.
Not all infants in the animal kingdom get to have a good mother. But these are the stories of the lucky ones, from a ring-tailed lemur who learns everything from its mom to a tiny orangutan that receives a constant supply of motherly cuddles.
Watch fur seals give birth by the thousands, black bear cubs wrestle with their buddies, and meerkat pups forge bonds by sharing chores—all proving that growing up in the animal kingdom is easier when you have numbers on your side.
Infancy isn’t all fun and games. Some animals must hit the ground running to avoid becoming dinner for predators. Take an in-depth look at what life is like for newborn animals that must learn fast your die young.
Life at the upper end of the food chain means hard work and constant learning. Discover how young predators, from lion and cheetah cubs to coyotes and silver fox kits, learn to move stealthily and harness their highly adapted skills.
The animal kingdom can be cold and unforgiving, but for baby baboons, penguins, capybaras, and emperor tamarins, having a helpful family makes life a little easier.
