While naturalists agree that conservation is essential, they often disagree on the best way to do it. Now, a new Apple TV series demonstrates how extraordinary bonds with humans can ultimately save some of the most endangered animals on Earth.
Filmed over several years across five countries, Born To Be Wild follows six rare baby animals that are raised by human ‘foster parents’ and will be released into the wild.
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“From the beginning, I wanted to create something hopeful,” says executive producer Lucy van Beek.
“So much conservation content is heavy and bleak, but this series is a celebration of second chances, human-animal bonds, and the idea that we can still make a difference.”
What is Born To Be Wild about?
The series follows six endangered young animals and the remarkable people working to raise and protect them. Each animal is either orphaned or born through conservation programs and will eventually be rewilded.
Which species will feature in Born To Be Wild?
The series follows a whole host of baby animals, including a Savanna elephant calf, two young cheetahs, a ring-tailed lemur pup rescued from the pet trade, an abandoned moon bear cub, Iberian lynx kits and orphaned African penguins.
Where can you watch Born To Be Wild?
You can watch Born To Be Wild from 19 December on Apple TV.
Who narrates Born To Be Wild?
Actor Hugh Bonneville (known for his work on Paddington, Downton Abbey and Apple TV's The Secret Lives of Animals) narrates Born To Be Wild.
