Series synopsis
Born in Africa is a documentary television series that premiered on Nat Geo Wild on December 21, 2018. It ended on December 21, 2019. It stars Jordan Neufeld and Edward Marcoux.
Takes viewers into the center of five animal families - lions, jackals, cheetahs, hyenas and meerkats - as they raise their young in the wilderness. Innovative camera techniques are used to follow the animals' tender, emotional and often stressful stories from the moment their babies are born through different stages in their maturity.
Premise
Takes viewers into the center of five animal families - lions, jackals, cheetahs, hyenas and meerkats - as they raise their young in the wilderness. Innovative camera techniques are used to follow the animals' tender, emotional and often stressful stories from the moment their babies are born through different stages in their maturity.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jordan Neufeld as Narrator (voice)
- Edward Marcoux as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | December 21, 2018 | December 21, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Survival School All of the newborn cubs will be able to count on the devotion and affection of a mother. |
December 21, 2018 |
| 2 |
Dangerous Playground The babies have overcome initial danger and have developed strong bonds with their mother. |
December 21, 2018 |
| 3 |
Hunting Lessons The older cubs are now armed to face the new dangers that wait in the savannah. |
December 21, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nat Geo Wild |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 21, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 21, 2019 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |