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0:00:03 > 0:00:06# If you're a polar bear and you're going somewhere
0:00:06 > 0:00:07# Andy's baby animals
0:00:07 > 0:00:10# Or an elephant calf then you better take care
0:00:10 > 0:00:12# Andy's baby animals
0:00:12 > 0:00:14# If you're a capuchin learning how to eat
0:00:14 > 0:00:16# An ostrich chick trying to beat a retreat
0:00:16 > 0:00:18# Andy's baby animals
0:00:18 > 0:00:20# Andy's baby animals
0:00:20 > 0:00:23# If you're a black bear looking for a tree to climb
0:00:23 > 0:00:24# Andy's baby animals
0:00:24 > 0:00:27# Or a penguin chasing Mum at breakfast time
0:00:27 > 0:00:29# Andy's baby animals
0:00:29 > 0:00:31# An orangutan trying to make a bed
0:00:31 > 0:00:33# Or a meerkat struggling with a sleepy head
0:00:33 > 0:00:35# Andy's baby animals
0:00:35 > 0:00:37# Andy's baby animals
0:00:37 > 0:00:41# We're stronger every day Watch them try and laugh and play
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0:00:47 > 0:00:52You're hungry, aren't you? Hello, I'm Andy and this is Luna.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54She's a giraffe.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58She's not even two years old yet, but she's taller than me.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01Giraffes are the tallest mammals in the world
0:01:01 > 0:01:04and their legs are so long, it looks as if they're on stilts.
0:01:04 > 0:01:08You would think baby giraffes have a hard time
0:01:08 > 0:01:12of taking their first steps, but when they're born in the wild,
0:01:12 > 0:01:16it only takes them half an hour before they're standing up
0:01:16 > 0:01:18and they can walk from just a day old.
0:01:18 > 0:01:21Which is incredible!
0:01:21 > 0:01:25For some baby animals, just standing up can be tricky.
0:01:26 > 0:01:29First stop, Kenya in Africa.
0:01:36 > 0:01:41Look at these elephants! Aren't they magnificent?
0:01:41 > 0:01:47You see those big ears? That's how you know they're African elephants.
0:01:47 > 0:01:51African elephants have the biggest ears in the world.
0:01:53 > 0:01:58Elephants are great mums. They have really close families.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01An elephant family is a herd.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08Look! It's a new-born baby. An elephant calf.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13She's only a few minutes old. Incredible.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17She hasn't even stood up yet.
0:02:19 > 0:02:23It's hard standing up when you're as heavy as an elephant.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29So Mum's there to lend a helping hand.
0:02:29 > 0:02:32Or a trunk. Thanks, Mum!
0:02:34 > 0:02:38Time for a nice drink of milk. Yummy!
0:02:38 > 0:02:43She'll get milk from Mum until she's three years old.
0:02:43 > 0:02:48She's mastered standing. What about walking?
0:02:48 > 0:02:49Whoops! Steady.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55There's a lot of elephant for a young one to control.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00I think she's getting the hang of it.
0:03:03 > 0:03:08All the grown-ups in the herd will help take care of this young calf.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12It's like living with your aunties all the time.
0:03:14 > 0:03:18Trouble is, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.
0:03:19 > 0:03:23Now she knows how to walk, she wants to explore.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29Careful! You mustn't leave the safety of the family.
0:03:33 > 0:03:37Because when the family gets ready to go, you have to go with them.
0:03:40 > 0:03:42Come on, you can do it.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51It's pretty tough being a new-born elephant, but Mum will always
0:03:51 > 0:03:55be on hand to help you get over life's stumbling blocks.
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0:04:04 > 0:04:06Over to Russia now.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11Lots of baby animals take tricky first steps.
0:04:11 > 0:04:17These mandarin ducks are beautiful. Just look at those colours.
0:04:17 > 0:04:21Now, if you think ducks only live in water, think again.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25Because these ducks are born halfway up a tree.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28Imagine that!
0:04:28 > 0:04:32That's mum at the entrance to her nest. Coo-ee!
0:04:32 > 0:04:37She's not as colourful as the dad, but she's still beautiful.
0:04:38 > 0:04:41And those are her ducklings.
0:04:45 > 0:04:49This mum nests right up here to keep her babies safe.
0:04:51 > 0:04:54Because who's going to try and get up there?
0:04:57 > 0:05:00She's got nine ducklings to look after,
0:05:00 > 0:05:03but how are they going to get down?
0:05:03 > 0:05:06Don't worry, Mum's got a plan.
0:05:08 > 0:05:11Mum's first to leave the nest. She can fly down.
0:05:13 > 0:05:17Her ducklings have to follow. There's no food up there.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23But they're just one day old and they can't fly yet.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29The ducklings are going to need to take a leap of faith,
0:05:29 > 0:05:34so Mum makes a special sound to give them the encouragement they need.
0:05:39 > 0:05:44What's she saying? She's telling her ducklings to come on down.
0:05:45 > 0:05:49It's a huge drop for a tiny duckling, though.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52Don't worry, I'm sure Mum knows what she's doing.
0:05:53 > 0:05:56What a star! Whee!
0:05:56 > 0:06:01Hey-hey! And landing doesn't hurt.
0:06:01 > 0:06:05They're so light that all those fluffy feathers turn them
0:06:05 > 0:06:07into a soft, bouncy ball.
0:06:07 > 0:06:11So, that's one down. Come on, then, you lot.
0:06:11 > 0:06:15Two, three, four,
0:06:15 > 0:06:20five, six, seven.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23Come on, what about the last two?
0:06:23 > 0:06:25Oh!
0:06:25 > 0:06:27Eight, nine.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30Oh! Well done.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33All the ducklings are down safely.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36But their journey isn't over yet. Look at them go.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40That's it, get your breath back, guys,
0:06:40 > 0:06:43because now Mum's taking you to a new home.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46Ducklings are really quick learners.
0:06:46 > 0:06:49Not only can they walk, but they can also swim.
0:06:49 > 0:06:54And they're just one day old. How's that for first steps?
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0:07:03 > 0:07:06Now we're off to the Arctic. Brr!
0:07:09 > 0:07:10Look at all that snow!
0:07:12 > 0:07:14We're on top of the world.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17Brr! It's a bit cold, though.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23But not for a polar bear. There's Mum.
0:07:23 > 0:07:28She's been tucked up in her den all winter. Must be good to get out.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33Whee!
0:07:34 > 0:07:39Go on, have a good stretch. Oh!
0:07:40 > 0:07:43Oh, look, she's got a baby cub.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50There's two of them. Careful, you two.
0:07:50 > 0:07:56Snow may look nice and solid, but it's a bit...slippy.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59Whoops!
0:08:00 > 0:08:03These two are only two months old.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07They're taking their first steps... on the snow.
0:08:07 > 0:08:12And if that's not tricky enough, they're at the top...of a hill!
0:08:12 > 0:08:16Why'd you build your den up there, Mum?
0:08:16 > 0:08:18So other animals can't get to it.
0:08:20 > 0:08:25It keeps her cubs safe, but it doesn't make it easy for them.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29Will her young one make the leap? Go on.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34Yes! Well done.
0:08:34 > 0:08:39Polar bear cubs learn to ski, walk and climb all at the same time.
0:08:39 > 0:08:42It's a good job that they're the only bear with fur
0:08:42 > 0:08:46on the bottom of their feet. It's like wearing snow boots.
0:08:48 > 0:08:49Aren't they doing well?
0:08:53 > 0:08:55But Mum wants to get on.
0:08:56 > 0:09:00So she'll have to point them in the right direction.
0:09:02 > 0:09:04They're off to find some food.
0:09:07 > 0:09:11Getting across slippery snow is one thing for a polar bear,
0:09:11 > 0:09:17but when snow melts, it makes an ice rink. And bears don't have skates.
0:09:20 > 0:09:25Sometimes, it's best to give up trying to walk and slide instead.
0:09:27 > 0:09:28That's the way!
0:09:30 > 0:09:34For elephant calves, mandarin ducklings, polar bear cubs
0:09:34 > 0:09:38and baby giraffes, taking their first steps can be tricky.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40See you next time!