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Three wildlife camera operators follow six baby animals over their first year on Earth.

Three wildlife camera operators follow six iconic baby animals as they face the challenges of surviving their first year on Earth.

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Animal Babies: First Year On Earth

Wunmi Mosaku

Jo Shinner

Dominic Weston

James Hemming

Animal Babies: First Year on Earth: Series 1: Episode 1

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The first three months are when animal babies rapidly get to grips with their family.

The first three critical months are when animal babies have to rapidly get to grips with their new family and the challenges of environment that surrounds them. 

The first three critical months are when our animal babies have to rapidly get to grips with their new family and the challenges of environment that surrounds them. 

In Kenya, a new-born elephant calf Safina is learning how to keep up with her fast moving herd. In Sri Lanka, one-week-old Jazir has to quickly learn the ropes of a primate society that is enmeshed with the world of people. 	

At the edge of the Arctic, five-week-old fox cubs must learn to hunt before their siblings beat them to limited food. And in Uganda, an eight-week-old mountain gorilla has to cling on tight to survive the ups and downs of forest life.	

All six babies must learn the most basic of skills to thrive - and for some animals, to even survive.

Animal Babies: First Year on Earth: Series 1

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