0:00:02 > 0:00:04# Andy's Baby Animals Andy's Baby Animals
0:00:04 > 0:00:07# If you're a polar bear and you're going somewhere
0:00:07 > 0:00:08# Andy's Baby Animals
0:00:08 > 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 > 0:00:20# Andy's Baby Animals 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 > 0:00:25# Andy's Baby Animals
0:00:25 > 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 orang-utan trying to make a bed
0:00:31 > 0:00:33# Or a meerkat struggling with a sleepy head
0:00:33 > 0:00:37# Andy's Baby Animals Andy's Baby Animals
0:00:37 > 0:00:39# We're growing stronger every day
0:00:39 > 0:00:42# Watch and try and learn and play
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0:00:48 > 0:00:49Come on, guys.
0:00:49 > 0:00:50That's it.
0:00:50 > 0:00:52Hello, I'm Andy.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54And these are meerkats.
0:00:54 > 0:00:58And meerkats have lots of energy. They're very, very active.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01When they're babies, or pups, they've got lots of brothers
0:01:01 > 0:01:05and sisters because they live in big families called mobs.
0:01:05 > 0:01:08Sometimes, they like to stand up, just like we do.
0:01:08 > 0:01:10But they're looking for danger.
0:01:10 > 0:01:13Up in the sky, or down on the ground.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15They love to eat.
0:01:15 > 0:01:19But mainly, they just like to play.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22And they're not the only ones. All baby animals love playing.
0:01:22 > 0:01:25Just like you.
0:01:25 > 0:01:28Today, we start in East Africa.
0:01:32 > 0:01:36This handsome chap is a baby mountain gorilla.
0:01:37 > 0:01:38He's very special
0:01:38 > 0:01:43because there aren't many mountain gorillas left in the world.
0:01:45 > 0:01:49He lives with his family in this forest in Uganda.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55Mum's always around for a cuddle.
0:01:59 > 0:02:02And that's Dad in the middle. He's a bit of a big ape.
0:02:03 > 0:02:04See?
0:02:06 > 0:02:10In fact, he's the biggest ape in the whole world.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13But he's got a soft side to him, too.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17Gorillas love eating leaves,
0:02:17 > 0:02:21so having a home in the forest is brilliant.
0:02:21 > 0:02:24It's like living in a sweetshop. Mm-mm!
0:02:27 > 0:02:30And after lunch... ANDY YAWNS
0:02:30 > 0:02:33..maybe a snooze.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36There's no napping for the youngsters, though.
0:02:36 > 0:02:37It's time to play.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40It might be fun,
0:02:40 > 0:02:45but playing also helps baby animals learn all about their world.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47Like which branches to swing from.
0:02:49 > 0:02:50And which not to.
0:02:52 > 0:02:55Learning to climb is very important for a gorilla
0:02:55 > 0:02:57because they sleep up in the trees.
0:02:57 > 0:02:59I know!
0:02:59 > 0:03:02It doesn't sound very comfortable, does it?
0:03:02 > 0:03:05They like playing on the ground, as well, though.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08A gorilla's favourite game is wrestling.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14Careful, you two.
0:03:14 > 0:03:16Watch out for your baby brother.
0:03:16 > 0:03:17Oh! Oh!
0:03:21 > 0:03:23Don't worry, he's all right.
0:03:26 > 0:03:29Maybe you should go and see Dad.
0:03:29 > 0:03:31He's good at looking after you.
0:03:37 > 0:03:39Well, most of the time.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44Ah, look.
0:03:44 > 0:03:48Looks like he's getting ready to show off again.
0:03:48 > 0:03:53Male gorillas beat their chests to prove how big and brave they are.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59The young ones like practising showing off, too.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03I don't think they've quite got the hang of it yet, though.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05Keep trying, little one.
0:04:06 > 0:04:07Ouch!
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0:04:13 > 0:04:16Next, we're in India.
0:04:17 > 0:04:19No matter where they live,
0:04:19 > 0:04:23baby animals can always find time to play.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26Even on the scorching-hot rocks of India.
0:04:29 > 0:04:31These are infant grey langur monkeys.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35And they love a good run around.
0:04:37 > 0:04:40They have lots of friends to play with
0:04:40 > 0:04:43because they live in huge families.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46There are 15 monkeys in this one.
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Imagine the queue for the bathroom!
0:04:48 > 0:04:50This is Dad.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52And he's a very busy monkey.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55He's got...erm...
0:04:55 > 0:04:58lots of sitting down to do?!
0:04:58 > 0:05:00Oh, don't strain yourself, Dad.
0:05:08 > 0:05:12Looks like it's down to the mother to do the baby-sitting.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24But as soon as they're big enough to get around on their own,
0:05:24 > 0:05:26it's time for play!
0:05:35 > 0:05:38Younger ones love to explore the rocks,
0:05:38 > 0:05:40learning how to leap and bound...
0:05:49 > 0:05:53..while the older boys prefer a bit of play fighting.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58It's all just pretend, so no-one gets hurt.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10But if they want to grow up and be the leader of their own family,
0:06:10 > 0:06:14just like Dad, then they have to learn all the tricks.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17Even a bit of tail pulling.
0:06:17 > 0:06:19Or some acrobatics...
0:06:19 > 0:06:20monkey style!
0:06:29 > 0:06:32Now, that's what I call rough and tumble.
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0:06:46 > 0:06:48Our last stop is the North Pole.
0:06:50 > 0:06:54The freezing-cold Arctic at the top of the world
0:06:54 > 0:06:58may not seem like a very good place to play.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01Unless you're a polar bear cub, of course.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09There's no time for play today, though,
0:07:09 > 0:07:13because these two are on a family outing with Mum.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22She's hunting on the ice,
0:07:22 > 0:07:26trying to find something for her new family to eat.
0:07:26 > 0:07:31But it's hard keeping up when you've only got little legs.
0:07:33 > 0:07:36Hm, perhaps it's time for a break.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43Oh, maybe there's time to play, after all.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50And this snow is just right for a good roll around.
0:07:51 > 0:07:54It's important to be extra quiet
0:07:54 > 0:07:57when hunting for seals under the ice.
0:07:57 > 0:08:01I'm not sure the cubs have got the hang of keeping it down, though.
0:08:01 > 0:08:02CUBS GROWL
0:08:04 > 0:08:06Oh, here comes Mum.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09Look out, guys.
0:08:09 > 0:08:12I think you're going to get told off.
0:08:15 > 0:08:17Time to stop larking around.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22Or is it?
0:08:22 > 0:08:26For a polar bear cub, playing is just too hard to resist.
0:08:31 > 0:08:34Maybe Mum wants to join in, too.
0:08:37 > 0:08:41These cubs will grow up to be the biggest bears in the world.
0:08:41 > 0:08:44But for now, all they want to do is have fun.
0:08:49 > 0:08:53How about a game of polar bear hide-and-seek?
0:08:53 > 0:08:55Where have they gone?
0:09:02 > 0:09:05I don't think you're going to catch any seals today, Mum.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07Not with these two in tow.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15Luckily, she can still feed her cubs.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21All that playing is thirsty work. Time for a nice drink of milk.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25Thanks, Mum! You're the best!
0:09:27 > 0:09:31Whether you're a young monkey, a baby gorilla, a polar bear cub
0:09:31 > 0:09:35or a meerkat pup, learning to play is very important.
0:09:35 > 0:09:37See you next time!