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Season 1 – Born to be Wild

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Follow six different endangered animals over several years as they grow up in the human world and prepare to return home to the wild, and meet the people doing their part to protect and preserve these species.

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Hugh Bonneville

Narrator

Lucy van Beek

Executive Producer

Alex Williamson

Executive Producer

Isla Robertson

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Dec 19 The Moon Bear Club An orphaned moon bear cub has many skills to master before he can make a home for himself in the jungles of India. Details Episode 2 Airs Dec 19 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. Details Episode 3 Airs Dec 19 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. Details Episode 4 Airs Dec 19 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. Details Episode 5 Airs Dec 19 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. Details Episode 6 Airs Dec 19 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. Details
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Born to be Wild — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Lucy van Beek, Alex Williamson, Isla Robertson
Network
Apple TV
Genre
Documentary, Nature
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Dec 19, 2025