Parenthood
2025 · BBC iPlayer · 57 min · 1 season
S01E05 · Jungles
Sun, 3 Aug, 3:00 pm
Raising young in the complex world of jungles requires ingenuity. Parents must become masters of their environment and learn to exploit every opportunity through determination and teamwork.
About
Parenthood in the animal kingdom is a high-stakes game. In a world full of danger, some animal parents go to extreme lengths to ensure the survival of their offspring.
This series explores the extraordinary strategies and ingenious tricks that animal parents employ to give their young a head start in life. From Orcas teaching their offspring to hunt Blue Whales, to Orangutan showing their young to make their beds, to Hippo families navigating the terrifying African night. Parenthood is an adventure – and our cameras are there to capture every gripping moment.
Episodes
- E01
The Greatest Adventure
Sun, 3 Aug· 57 minParenthood is a journey like no other – full of moments of joy and danger, and for animal parents the stakes couldn't be higher – success ensures the future of life on our planet.
- E02
Oceans
Sun, 3 Aug· 57 minParenting in the ocean is rare, and demands dedication and intelligence. From navigating the reef, to teaching their young to hunt giants, these parents have the most remarkable strategies on Earth.
- E03
Grasslands
Sun, 3 Aug· 57 minParents must constantly balance risk and reward when raising young in open grasslands. Whilst abundant grass promises plentiful food and places to call home, this alone cannot guarantee success.
- E04
Freshwater
Sun, 3 Aug· 57 minWater is essential to all life on Earth but too much or too little can be disastrous. Parents must master timing, to overcome freshwater's constant change and successfully raise the next generation.
- E05
Jungles
Sun, 3 Aug· 57 minRaising young in the complex world of jungles requires ingenuity. Parents must become masters of their environment and learn to exploit every opportunity through determination and teamwork.
Cast
David Attenborough
Narrator