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Baby Animals: The Top 10

Standing out from the crowd is tough, especially in the animal kingdom. With an estimated 8.7 million species vying for attention, the multitude of contenders must go above and beyond to make it onto top 10 lists. But there is one group that has an unfair advantage, baby animals. BABY ANIMALS: THE TOP 10 celebrates the wonder of the animal kingdom and must watch viewing for all who love nature.

Coolest Families

50m

Coolest Looking Families counts down the animal kingdom’s most visually captivating wildlife. From our human-like cousins the baby primates, to the cutest and enthralling animal families the baby felines, to the colorful world of the planet's bird family. Explore the life and times of these incredible animals with us in this fascinating episode.

Episodes

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    Coolest Families

    E12 - 50m

    Coolest Looking Families counts down the animal kingdom’s most visually captivating wildlife. From our human-like cousins the baby primates, to the cutest and enthralling animal families the baby felines, to the colorful world of the planet's bird family. Explore the life and times of these incredible animals with us in this fascinating episode.

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    Weirdest

    E11 - 50m

    Delve into the world of bizarre and unusual baby animals. From meat eating marsupials like the Numbat to the ever-enigmatic Sea Dragon covered in bony armor. With fascinating facts and expert insights, join us as we journey into the strange, wonderful, and weird world of the animal kingdom's oddest offspring.

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    Cutest

    E10 - 50m

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and so is cuteness. It’s not all about endearing looks, but also fascinating behaviors and ingenious survival techniques. From Meerkats using their instincts to thrive to belly-surfing Otter pups and Giant Panda babies, this is a list of baby animals that are universally adored by everyone making them all potential finalists in our TOP 10 Cutest episode.

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    Fastest

    E9 - 50m

    These baby animals may not be the speediest yet, but they have the potential to become some of the fastest creatures on Earth. With foals that can gallop super-fast, cheetah cubs that will reach speeds of about 120km/hour, and even peregrine falcon chicks that will grow up to be the fastest bird in the world, this episode showcases these incredible young animals and their need for total speed.

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    Most Independent

    E8 - 50m

    Meet the most independent baby animals that know how to walk, swim, or slither and feed themselves shortly after birth. From baby green sea turtles who must navigate sandy beaches to reach the sea when born, to that humble loner the domestic cat. Watch as we count down our top 10 most independent baby animals on planet earth. Join us and enjoy the show.

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    Slowest

    E7 - 50m

    Meet the world’s youngest animals that are sometimes lazy, sometimes energy efficient but always slow. From a sloth cub that instinctively preserves its energy stores by moving at two meters per minute to baby swans that hitchhike on their mother’s back, join us for our list of baby animals that all qualify as some of the slowest moving animals on planet earth.

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    Cuddliest

    E6 - 50m

    With warm layers of fur and feathers giving a vast array of baby animals a “cuddly appearance”, there’s
    more to these glorious coats than meets the eye. Vibrant colors and striking patterns ...natural camouflage that allows these creatures to hide in plain sight or dazzle lurking predators. Join us as we count down our ten most huggable, snuggly, cute baby animals.

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    Strongest

    E5 - 50m

    Explore our list of powerhouse baby animals, including saltwater crocodile hatchlings, who will develop the strongest bite force on the planet and an eagle chick capable of carrying prey a third of its body weight. In this episode we explore the unique physical attributes and behaviors that make these young creatures some of the greatest in all the animal kingdom.

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    Only a Mother Could Love

    E4 - 50m

    They may not be the most attractive youngsters, but each is appealing in their own extraordinary way. From piggyback riding Tasmanian Devil joeys to Hyena pups roaming the African savannah and even the common farm piglet snuffling in the dirt, we are counting down our TOP 10 Baby Animals Only a Mother Could Love.

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    Most Mysterious

    E3 - 50m

    Discover the most enigmatic baby animals on the planet. From the dainty Quokka, a marsupial from Western Australia that starts life a mere centimeter in length to extremely cute Arctic fox pups from beyond the Arctic Circle. We are counting down ten of the most enigmatic baby animals to be found on the planet. So, join us as we discover the secrets of their species.

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    Smallest

    E2 - 50m

    Explore the miniature world of young animals. Discover the tiniest newborns and those that never grow too big, including Baby Clownfish and Hummingbird chicks. With captivating visuals and expert commentary, this episode is perfect for nature enthusiasts and families who love learning about the youngest members of the animal kingdom in all their wonder.

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    Babies With Bite

    E1 - 50m

    Meet animals whose survival depends on their teeth and fangs. Featuring the world's deadliest land snake, the Taipan, and a baby hippopotamus with a bone-crushing bite. With stunning visuals and insightful commentary, discover what makes these animals so dependent on their bite. Don't miss this thrilling, educational and entertaining program.

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