Spotted hyenas are devoted mothers and suckle their cubs for twice as long as their archrivals, lions. 12-week-old cub,Chowder, stands on her resting mother as a lower ranking stays close at their communal den in the Mara Conservancy, Kenya. Chowder’s twin sister, Bisque, is to the side.
Meet six baby animals from across the globe. Follow along as they experience joy and hardship, confront near-daily adversities, navigate their habitats, and overcome challenges in their first year of life.
Animal Babies: First Year on Earth is a three-part series
airing Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.