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Parenthood

This five-part natural history series explores the extraordinary strategies and adaptability that animal parents employ to give their young a head start in life.

Wednesdays, February 4 – March 4, 2026

The Greatest Adventure | Parenthood -- Spider Mother Devoured by Children CLIP: 3:17
The Greatest Adventure | Parenthood
Spider Mother Devoured by Children
This spider mother provides one last meal for her brood: herself.
The Greatest Adventure | Parenthood -- How This Crab Mom Fights With Living Weapons CLIP: 2:59
The Greatest Adventure | Parenthood
How This Crab Mom Fights With Living Weapons
A boxer crab mother relies on living anemones for defense.
The Greatest Adventure | Parenthood -- Preview of Parenthood "The Greatest Adventure" PREVIEW: 0:30
Preview of Parenthood "The Greatest Adventure"
Parenthood is the ultimate journey, full of danger.
Jungles | Parenthood -- A Mother’s Escape: A Langur’s Dangerous Climb CLIP: 2:36
Jungles | Parenthood
A Mother’s Escape: A Langur’s Dangerous Climb
A langur mother climbs dangerous cliffs to protect her baby from rival males.
Jungles | Parenthood -- Pregnancy Jail? The Nesting Strategy of Hornbills CLIP: 3:12
Jungles | Parenthood
Pregnancy Jail? The Nesting Strategy of Hornbills
This isn’t a prison. It’s a carefully built nursery, sealed for protection.
Jungles | Parenthood -- Preview of Parenthood "Jungles" WATCH: 52:22
Jungles | Parenthood
See how jungle animal parents raise children by mastering their environment.
Jungles | Parenthood -- Unlikely Roommates: Frog Dad & Tiger Tarantula CLIP: 2:54
Jungles | Parenthood
Unlikely Roommates: Frog Dad & Tiger Tarantula
Sharing a tree hole, two unlikely allies protect their families in very different ways.
Oceans | Parenthood -- Preview of Parenthood "Oceans" WATCH: 51:50
Oceans | Parenthood
Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young.
Oceans | Parenthood -- Octopus Mother Propels Her Young to Freedom CLIP: 3:08
Oceans | Parenthood
Octopus Mother Propels Her Young to Freedom
For an octopus mother, mating marks the beginning of the end.
Oceans | Parenthood -- A Father Fish Starves to Protect His Young CLIP: 3:03
Oceans | Parenthood
A Father Fish Starves to Protect His Young
This fish dad doesn’t eat for a month to protect his young.
Oceans | Parenthood -- Otter Mom Juggles Raising Triplets CLIP: 3:05
Oceans | Parenthood
Otter Mom Juggles Raising Triplets
Otter triplets are extremely rare, and raising them pushes a mother to her limits.
Freshwater | Parenthood -- Fish Parenting 101: Mom vs. Dad CLIP: 2:33
Freshwater | Parenthood
Fish Parenting 101: Mom vs. Dad
Cichlid parents must learn to work together to protect their young.