Parenthood

How the greatest challenge of all for animals in the wild is being a parent.

2025 HD 58min United Kingdom English

David Attenborough

Documentary

survival animals natural history animal kingdom parent

S1E1 - The Greatest Adventure 2025-08-03

A journey like no other – full of moments of joy and danger. For animal parents in the wild, the stakes could not be higher, with success ensuring the future of life on our planet.

S1E2 - Oceans 2025-08-10

Parenting 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.

S1E3 - Grasslands 2025-08-17

Parents 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.

S1E4 - Freshwater 2025-08-24

Water 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.

S1E5 - Jungles 2025-08-31

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.

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