Helena Bonham Carter narrates baby animals surviving absolute chaos. Nature's drama queen meets actual drama.
9.027 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestGrizzly bear yearling Spruce learns to dig for his own clams. Young dolphin Kai perfects his fishing skills. Minnie finally stands up for herself.
The adventures of lion cubs, elephants, penguins, pangolins and more as they learn to cope with the ups and downs of life in the wild and try their best to reach adulthood in an unforgiving world.
Acting
Helena Bonham Carter's unhinged narration energy — she GETS these animals.
Cinematography
Impossible close-ups of tiny faces experiencing existential dread.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Helena Bonham Carter reportedly recorded her narration in one sitting, improvising reactions to footage she'd never seen. That manic energy? Genuine.
Part of Netflix's 'nature docs as emotional warfare' wave alongside 'Our Planet' — streaming services learned we can't look away from baby animals in peril.
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