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Freshwater | Parenthood

Season 44 Episode 7 | 52m 14s

Animal parents must overcome freshwater’s constant changes. A frog dad scales giant Amazonian trees with tadpoles on his back, while an elephant mom must choose between the safety of her baby and the quest for water and food.

Aired: 02/10/26 | Expires: 03/11/26
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Extras
Uncover the story of the revival of northwestern India’s legendary tiger clan.
These tigers had lost their fear of humans — and it cost them their lives.
Faced with a powerful male, a mother tiger must choose: mate, or protect her cubs.
A tiger’s dangerous behavior shocks researchers, until the reason is revealed.
At Reteti Sanctuary, caretakers prepares to release their oldest orphans into the wild.
A young zebra forms a close bond with her keeper, but not everyone is ready to share the attention.
A call comes in: a week-old elephant calf has fallen into a well.
Go behind the scenes as the team captures a historic elephant herd release.
In northern Kenya, a remarkable conservation experiment is unfolding at Reteti Sanctuary.
These Somali ostrich chicks are only weeks old, but one is struggling to stand.