In central Namibia, a pack of painted wolves roams the arid land; amid threats from lions and drought, a plucky little pup called Lyca has to grow up fast, learn the skills of a hunter and find her place as member of the pack.
In South Africa's Greater Kruger Park, a lion cub finds her place in the wild under the guidance of a devoted father, a fierce mother and a playful sister.
Cheetah cub Usana is born with the odds stacked against her, but she is lucky to have an amazing mother that will stop at nothing to keep her cubs safe.
Enter Brazil's Serra da Capivara at the beginning of the dry season as a troop of capuchin monkeys welcomes its newest member; explore the forest alongside the curious baby, who faces threats from predators, food shortages, and even the wild climate.
In India, Ravi the baby lion-tailed macaque faces life in a shrinking habitat and encroaching human world; Ravi has a caring mom, a protective dad, a playful sister and numerous, cousins, aunts and uncles all watching over him.
Test limits with jaguar cub Frida, who's honing her survival skills in Brazil's Caiman Lodge Reserve.
Debbie Hinnigan
Producer
James Manfull