Born to Be Wild

Follow rare young animals over several years as they're prepared to return to their homelands, help save their species, and change the face of our planet.

Production

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Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. The Moon Bear Cub

An orphaned moon bear cub has many skills to master before he can make a home for himself in the jungles of India.

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2. The Elephant Calf

The newest arrival at Zambia's elephant orphanage must overcome his shyness to bond with the herd and form a new family.

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3. The Penguin Chick

A pint-sized penguin chick fights to beat the odds and conquer the many challenges that lie between him and the Atlantic Ocean.

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4. The Lemur Pup

In the untamed Madagascar forest, a ragtag group of lemurs forge an unlikely family and learn to look out for each other.

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5. The Cheetah Cubs

Two young cheetah brothers learn the art of the hunt before relocating to a reserve where their species hasn't been seen for 50 years.

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6. The Lynx Kitten

Before taking on the wilderness, a lynx kitten has to prove to her human caretakers that she is ready to go it alone.

Cast

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Hugh Bonneville

Self - Narrator (voice)

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