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Meet Coco.
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Queen of a wild dog pack.
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Endurance athletes
of the African Savanna...
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for whom family means everything.
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But Coco's stamina will be put
to the test...
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as a dozen new lives grow inside her.
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From the cramped intimacy of the womb
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to their chaotic first moments
in the bush.
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See the tender relationship
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between mother, puppies,
and pack, blossom.
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As pups Kip and Kaya...
learn how to live life on the run...
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...and face the hurdles...
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...of Growing Up Animal.
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Dawn in Zimbabwe
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is a very special moment for Coco...
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...the matriarch of her wild dog pack.
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It's time to rally the troops
and get the day started.
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And that means every dog saying hello
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to every other dog...
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...with as much noise,
energy, and affection as they can muster.
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Coco and her clan
don't often bark or howl.
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But wild dogs do communicate constantly.
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Mostly through a complex collection
of high-pitched twitters,
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yelps, and whines.
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Coco and her family
live by the absolute rule,
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all for one, and one for all.
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Being a dog means being together...
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especially for an alpha female like Coco.
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Around here, she is the boss.
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In charge
of the day-to-day activities...
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and responsible
for everyone's well-being.
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But in one month,
she will take off alone...
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because of something magical
happening inside her.
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A long row of tiny puppies in the making.
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Five weeks old,
each is no bigger than a peanut.
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If all goes well,
in another five weeks' time
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they could double the size
of Coco's pack...
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and help secure their future
in a world that's tough on wild dogs.
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As predators go, out here in the bush,
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Coco and the members of her gang
are small.
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Wild dogs are only dim,
distant relatives of wolves,
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and even farther removed
from domestic dogs.
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The most social of all wild canids,
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this unique species
finds strength in numbers.
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The larger Coco can build her pack,
the stronger and safer they will be
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from bigger, more powerful predators.
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But right now...
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the sun is up...
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and it's time for breakfast.
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Pregnant moms are hungry moms.
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Coco and crew succeed
85 percent of the time,
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compared to the lions
and their measly 30 percent.
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The big cats are always ready
to steal Coco's kill.
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Hyenas are, too.
They pose a constant danger.
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So, Coco is an expert
at operating under their radar...
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...relying on keen eyesight
and super-sized ears
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to detect any signs of impending trouble.
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Her favorite way
to start the day is with impala.
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The hunt is on.
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Coco leads a pack that moves
with military precision.
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Pursuit relies on the dogs' superpower...
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endurance.
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Even heavily pregnant,
Coco can run for miles
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at top speeds
surpassing 40 miles per hour.
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She knows this impala
will run out of steam.
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But Coco's days on the hunt are numbered.
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She'll soon have to find somewhere safe...
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to den down alone and have her pups.
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All that running...
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followed by a hearty breakfast...
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would make any dog want to nap
the day away.
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Especially when so much
is going on inside her.
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At five weeks in,
Coco is like a puppy-making factory,
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and has a dozen on the production line.
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A good number to grow her family.
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They already have a heartbeat
and their eyes are developing.
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But one of Coco's puppies
already finds it tough.
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This is Kaya, the runt of the litter.
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She lies at the far end
of Coco's crescent-shaped womb,
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and is squished by her siblings.
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She will have to be a fighter
to make it to full-term.
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With only five weeks more to go,
Coco's doing everything she can
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to ensure all her pups
have the best chance to survive.
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But she can't do it alone.
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A dozen puppies need the support
of her entire family.
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This is Woody, Coco's alpha partner
and father of her new brood.
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He is always there for her.
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Even when she's dog-tired and ignores him.
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Coco lost her first partner
to lions.
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Then there's daughter Lilah.
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Lilah is special.
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Sole survivor
from Coco's first litter.
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Ten months old and growing up fast.
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She will have to work as hard as her mom
to keep the little ones safe.
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Coco lost so much last time.
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Her lifetime mate
and six of their seven puppies,
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taken by bigger predators.
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Now, every dog will have to step up
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to help the pups survive
once they're born.
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As weeks fly by,
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Coco and family clock up
more than 1,000 miles.
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Crisscrossing their territory,
from the scrub
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to the grasslands...
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from the rivers...
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to the hills.
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The work of feeding a pack is never done.
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And with every day,
Coco's load grows bigger.
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It's a battle to keep up with the hunt.
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But Coco's not a quitter.
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At first light, she's out again.
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But this hunt
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is not for food.
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Coco's looking for a den.
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And from the size of her bump,
it looks like she needs one soon.
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Her pups are now at just over nine weeks
through their ten-week journey.
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And now, more than 100 times bigger
than just three weeks ago.
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There is barely any wiggle room.
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This is Kip, a big brother of Kaya,
the runt,
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and he keeps her wedged in place.
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His patchwork black and white legs
aren't developing
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like a domestic puppy's legs.
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He lacks the fifth dewclaw
they share with wolves.
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Instead, it is sacrificed
to give greater stability to his paw.
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And his muscles and tendons
follow different paths,
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so his legs are especially adapted
for endurance.
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Kip and Kaya will be endowed
with a running frame
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that is pure perfection.
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But first, they need
a safe place to be born.
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Somewhere in this dense scrub
is an abandoned aardvark burrow.
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Coco remembers her mom
using it one year.
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But nowhere out here
is completely safe.
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Hyenas share
the same territory.
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And have a knack for turning up
unannounced.
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If there are enough of them,
they will steal kills.
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But worse, they also steal puppies.
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But to Coco, this place seems safe enough.
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As far away from prying eyes
as she can find.
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But she's still got work to do.
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Someone has to spruce up the nursery.
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She wants her den to be deep enough
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to offer maximum protection
from predators.
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It seems to pass her test.
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The other dogs know what this means.
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Coco's time is coming soon.
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Her nomadic pack,
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used to sleeping in a different location
every night,
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will have to adjust to bedding down
in the same place for the next few months.
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Time for a group slumber party.
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Coco will soon be heading
into the den on her own.
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This is a last chance
to snuggle up to Woody.
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He always has an affectionate paw for her.
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They're going to miss each other.
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Every time the dogs wake...
it's the same joyful greeting ritual.
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Woody kicks it off with Coco.
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And in moments like these,
all dogs are created equal.
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Regardless of social status,
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each adopts what's called
an appeasement posture,
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head down, tail up.
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And the excitement
ripples through the pack.
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Until Coco is buried.
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Close contact
and constant communication
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tie the pack together...
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building the fierce loyalty
that gets them through the tough times.
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When her pups emerge,
they will be utterly helpless
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and dependent on the devotion
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of their close-knit family
to keep them alive.
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The puppies are now ten weeks old
and fully developed.
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They look even more like Mom...
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apart from those ears.
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Kip's still look more like
our pet dogs' ears, small and floppy.
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His ear canals are closed.
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But later, as he grows, they will open
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and pop up like satellite dishes.
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And will be central to Kip's life...
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picking up all those complex calls.
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They also help the dogs keep cool,
find prey,
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and avoid predators.
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And right behind Kip,
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Kaya, the runt, is keeping up the fight.
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They are nearly ready to meet their mom,
and the rest of the pack.
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Coco can feel something
stirring inside...
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and it isn't hunger pangs.
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This is a turning point.
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Time to let go of leading her pack
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and watch them head out
on the evening hunt without her.
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Moving around is a struggle.
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Her unborn pups' combined weight
is now around eight pounds.
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Coco only weighs 50 pounds herself.
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If she were human,
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that would be like carrying
almost 30 pounds of baby!
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She needs to get the weight
off her feet...
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...and conserve her strength.
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The big moment is drawing closer.
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And she knows it.
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Many hours later,
the pack returns to the den site.
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Woody is agitated.
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Things have changed.
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Something wonderful
has happened underground.
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Down below...
Coco is a wild dog mom once again.
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Exhausted. But, boy, it feels better
to have them on the outside at last!
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The world above is not safe
for these little ones.
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So, she will keep them here by her side
while they grow.
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For now, life is all about feeding.
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Kaya, Coco's little runt,
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will need to build up her strength
as much as she can.
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Brother Kip is already sleeping off
his first meal.
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After three weeks hidden underground...
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...it's finally time for Coco
to present her puppies to the pack.
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They're barely able
to contain their excitement.
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It's a new generation of dogs...
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seeing the light of day...
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and meeting their family
for the first time.
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It's a great day for Woody.
He's become a father!
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And Lilah has brothers and sisters
once again.
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But not the dozen that Coco was carrying.
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Just over half the litter
has made it this far.
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Coco knows how harsh nature can be.
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And if seven pups is all she has,
then seven pups she will love and protect.
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Kip, Kaya, and all their siblings
stay bundled together...
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and keep close to Mom.
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There is no rest for Coco.
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While the pups all look pretty similar
at three weeks old,
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their personalities are already
starting to show.
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Kip is curious about everything.
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Just like a human baby,
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he learns about his new world
by putting everything in his mouth.
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Kaya seems a little timid.
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Never strays far from Mom.
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Down in the den is her comfort zone.
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But Kip wants his little sister
to join the fun.
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He's got the makings of a ringleader.
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Up here in the open,
there is also trouble to get into.
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As they explore, Kip and Kaya
become more aware of their surroundings.
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And begin to communicate
directly with each other...
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...and the adults.
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Starting to build bonds
that will help the family thrive.
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Coco must stay at the den
to protect and nurse her pups.
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So, every day now,
Woody leads the pack in her absence.
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It's up to him to find enough food...
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for the newly-expanded family.
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He goes to great lengths to find prey.
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And lets no obstacle get in their way.
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Deep rivers can be dangerous.
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Hidden perils lurk just below the surface.
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But Woody is a bold, new leader.
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He always waits
to check every dog has made it.
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Wild dogs never turn their back
on a pack member.
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No one will be left behind
to fend for themselves.
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All present and accounted for,
the hunt can proceed.
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Loyalty and selflessness
are what binds these dogs together.
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And makes them such successful predators.
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Later in the day, back at the den,
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00:25:58,723 --> 00:26:02,603
seven, three-week-old pups
are finding their feet.
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00:26:03,353 --> 00:26:04,853
And their taste buds.
255
00:26:06,648 --> 00:26:08,978
Kip and Kaya have really grown.
256
00:26:10,569 --> 00:26:15,869
And now, they're ready to take
a major step in their development,
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00:26:16,157 --> 00:26:18,827
starting on solid food.
258
00:26:19,119 --> 00:26:23,829
Woody and the others
have returned with treats from the hunt.
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A portion of meat they've already eaten
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bringing it back from their stomach
right in front of the pup.
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00:26:34,342 --> 00:26:36,602
Maybe not the best table manners...
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00:26:37,429 --> 00:26:40,349
but it works for wild dogs.
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00:26:41,141 --> 00:26:44,311
This protein boost packs a punch.
264
00:26:44,894 --> 00:26:48,324
And Kip is already
punching above his weight.
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00:26:54,362 --> 00:26:58,072
Kaya is finally catching up
with the rest of the pups.
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00:26:59,743 --> 00:27:02,203
It's a turning point for Coco, too.
267
00:27:03,371 --> 00:27:06,831
She's no longer the sole food provider.
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00:27:07,292 --> 00:27:10,592
So, at last, she can take a break
from nursing.
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00:27:11,463 --> 00:27:15,013
The time has come
to get back out with the pack
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and lead the hunt. Maternity leave, done.
271
00:27:25,060 --> 00:27:28,020
But the pups can't be left alone yet.
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00:27:28,396 --> 00:27:31,776
The whole pack shares the responsibility.
273
00:27:32,275 --> 00:27:35,985
But it's Lilah,
Coco's one-year-old daughter,
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who jumps at the chance
to be chief babysitter and guard.
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She's new to the whole childcare thing.
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00:27:48,416 --> 00:27:50,706
But she'll get the hang of it.
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00:27:53,505 --> 00:27:56,675
And practice makes perfect.
278
00:28:01,096 --> 00:28:03,136
Kaya still needs
a little convincing
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00:28:03,223 --> 00:28:04,473
to stay out of the den.
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00:28:07,435 --> 00:28:11,015
But all the other puppies
just want to play.
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They're getting to know their siblings
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and learning to identify one another.
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Their lives and well-being
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will depend on the family bonds
they forge in these early days.
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Three weeks later, the puppies are bigger,
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00:28:57,986 --> 00:28:59,736
and more mobile than ever.
287
00:29:02,031 --> 00:29:06,451
They're gradually exploring the scrub
surrounding their den.
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00:29:09,539 --> 00:29:14,459
Kip, the biggest of the bunch,
likes to throw his weight around.
289
00:29:17,046 --> 00:29:20,256
Play-fighting
strengthens his muscles and joints,
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00:29:20,842 --> 00:29:22,892
and improves coordination.
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00:29:25,180 --> 00:29:28,600
Somehow, he always ends up on top.
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00:29:30,643 --> 00:29:33,403
Kaya is taken with stalking.
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00:29:36,900 --> 00:29:40,490
But maybe not sneaky enough just yet...
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00:29:43,072 --> 00:29:44,742
...to catch this guy.
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00:29:52,415 --> 00:29:54,125
They won't be ready
to join the hunt
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until they're about four months old.
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00:29:57,629 --> 00:29:59,629
So, Kip and Kaya...
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will spend a few more weeks here
under the care of big sister Lilah.
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They need to grow
and build up their endurance
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to keep pace with the grown-ups...
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hunting and surviving
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out in the big, wide world.
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00:30:42,632 --> 00:30:46,182
For Coco,
it's back to business as usual.
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00:30:48,054 --> 00:30:53,234
Once again, she leads the family
in its never-ending search for food.
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00:30:54,686 --> 00:30:56,056
Pound for pound,
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00:30:56,229 --> 00:31:01,899
wild dogs consume more meat per day
than any other carnivore.
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At first light,
she rallies the pack.
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It's off to the far side
of their home turf.
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00:31:29,012 --> 00:31:31,932
You have to be careful
around these potholes.
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00:31:32,932 --> 00:31:35,312
They are dried out elephant tracks.
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00:31:36,352 --> 00:31:40,152
Without their long,
specially-stabilized limbs...
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00:31:41,232 --> 00:31:43,742
these could be real leg breakers.
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00:31:46,237 --> 00:31:51,447
Coco's got them to the wetlands,
undetected by their adversaries.
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00:31:54,120 --> 00:31:57,750
This is a haven
for water-loving antelope...
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00:31:59,792 --> 00:32:01,172
like the red lechwe.
316
00:32:04,339 --> 00:32:07,759
But Coco and her clan love water, too.
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00:32:14,140 --> 00:32:16,770
The lechwe makes a run for it.
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00:32:19,103 --> 00:32:21,193
But they're not about to let him get away.
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00:32:23,691 --> 00:32:28,951
Even across the swampy marshland,
Coco and her clan are relentless.
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00:32:35,954 --> 00:32:38,124
And their pursuit pays off.
321
00:32:48,466 --> 00:32:50,086
But they've been spotted.
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00:32:51,803 --> 00:32:55,183
Hyena. Looking to muscle in on the meal.
323
00:32:56,849 --> 00:32:59,849
Coco can't afford
to have their kill stolen,
324
00:33:00,061 --> 00:33:04,941
or worse, allow the hyenas
to tail them back to the den...
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00:33:08,194 --> 00:33:10,824
where there are seven vulnerable puppies.
326
00:33:12,031 --> 00:33:14,411
This calls for a clear message.
327
00:33:21,290 --> 00:33:23,670
Hyenas are known for persistence.
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00:33:24,877 --> 00:33:27,377
So Coco must stand her ground.
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00:33:45,023 --> 00:33:46,363
Job done.
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Time to head for home.
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00:34:02,373 --> 00:34:05,133
It's hard for any puppy to be patient,
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especially when their tummies
are rumbling.
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00:34:22,393 --> 00:34:25,153
Kaya is the first to hear something.
334
00:34:30,985 --> 00:34:33,775
But they are all eager to investigate.
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00:34:39,077 --> 00:34:41,827
It's such a welcome sight.
336
00:34:43,247 --> 00:34:45,627
Mom and Dad are back...
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00:34:47,668 --> 00:34:49,418
and they've brought food.
338
00:35:02,558 --> 00:35:03,848
For the first time,
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00:35:04,102 --> 00:35:09,732
pups will get to sink their teeth
into chunks of meat on bone.
340
00:35:11,901 --> 00:35:16,161
Wild dogs have extra-large,
razor-sharp teeth,
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00:35:16,405 --> 00:35:18,365
specially designed for shearing.
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00:35:19,200 --> 00:35:20,580
Kip
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and Kaya's are progressing nicely.
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00:35:32,588 --> 00:35:36,178
But Kip seems a little greedier
than the others.
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00:35:36,300 --> 00:35:37,930
He takes advantage
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00:35:38,010 --> 00:35:39,390
of his little sister.
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00:35:41,222 --> 00:35:44,852
Grabbing away the choicest morsels
for himself.
348
00:35:46,686 --> 00:35:51,816
But wild dogs always make sure
everyone is treated equally.
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00:35:55,736 --> 00:35:58,696
Each adult leads by example.
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00:36:00,741 --> 00:36:05,791
Even the most fearsome hunters
crouch down with tail raised
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00:36:06,080 --> 00:36:09,830
in a non-threatening posture,
sharing the meal.
352
00:36:15,298 --> 00:36:18,798
For wild dogs,
courtesy builds community.
353
00:36:20,094 --> 00:36:26,894
Good thing Kip is a fast learner.
He shows he can beg for his food...
354
00:36:28,853 --> 00:36:31,733
and wait patiently until it comes.
355
00:36:38,112 --> 00:36:43,122
The sudden appearance of new puppies
in the neighborhood hasn't gone unnoticed.
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00:36:50,499 --> 00:36:52,999
A leopard. A pup killer.
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00:36:55,129 --> 00:36:57,509
Coco's world stands still.
358
00:37:08,684 --> 00:37:12,064
The pack could fight
back against a lone leopard...
359
00:37:13,773 --> 00:37:16,233
but Coco is very cautious.
360
00:37:19,528 --> 00:37:23,028
The loss of her last litter of puppies,
but for one,
361
00:37:23,324 --> 00:37:25,624
is still fresh in her mind.
362
00:37:29,247 --> 00:37:32,287
A tragedy
that almost destroyed her family.
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00:37:35,127 --> 00:37:38,547
Coco won't take any unnecessary risks.
364
00:37:42,593 --> 00:37:45,473
And she hopes the puppies
are strong enough.
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00:37:50,768 --> 00:37:54,808
It's time for them to leave
the comfort of the den behind for good,
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00:37:55,314 --> 00:37:59,034
and for the pack to return to its life,
on the run.
367
00:38:00,778 --> 00:38:04,028
This is it. A massive step.
368
00:38:05,741 --> 00:38:10,041
The seven puppies are now nomads,
like the rest of the family.
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00:38:12,707 --> 00:38:16,747
With the pups protected,
running in the heart of the pack,
370
00:38:16,877 --> 00:38:19,707
every adult will take a turn
to guard them.
371
00:38:24,135 --> 00:38:28,425
It's exhilarating,
but little legs can't keep up for long.
372
00:38:40,276 --> 00:38:43,776
And Coco knows
they can't travel far today.
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00:38:46,240 --> 00:38:50,200
She needs to find
a safe zone for the pups to rest.
374
00:38:54,749 --> 00:38:57,839
This clifftop could be just the place.
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00:39:20,608 --> 00:39:24,988
Finally, this hard-working mom
can relax for a moment.
376
00:39:29,784 --> 00:39:33,834
Kip and Kaya just want
to play around in their new neighborhood.
377
00:39:36,207 --> 00:39:39,337
And even adult dogs
remember how to have fun.
378
00:39:41,962 --> 00:39:44,972
Every game of tag is important.
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00:39:45,841 --> 00:39:49,971
The youngsters are learning the skills
to chase down another animal,
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00:39:50,346 --> 00:39:53,096
vital for when they go hunting for real.
381
00:39:54,725 --> 00:39:59,725
It's all about the chase,
speed, and stamina.
382
00:40:00,398 --> 00:40:03,148
And a well-timed lunge.
383
00:40:14,412 --> 00:40:18,172
Coco's little ones are growing up so fast.
384
00:40:21,001 --> 00:40:24,341
Learning what it really means
to be a wild dog.
385
00:40:27,216 --> 00:40:30,256
Kip is now looking out for Kaya,
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00:40:30,761 --> 00:40:34,311
and strong bonds
are growing between all the pups.
387
00:40:35,433 --> 00:40:42,403
It's just as well, because life on the run
is going to test them and the whole pack.
388
00:40:44,775 --> 00:40:48,105
Tomorrow will be a huge day
for everyone,
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00:40:48,571 --> 00:40:53,491
as the pups see firsthand what it takes
to survive out here.
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00:41:03,752 --> 00:41:05,422
The sun is up.
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00:41:06,797 --> 00:41:08,797
Coco rallies her troops.
392
00:41:14,221 --> 00:41:16,351
Excitement is in the air.
393
00:41:21,020 --> 00:41:27,570
Today, Kip, Kaya, and their siblings
will join the hunt.
394
00:41:36,243 --> 00:41:40,163
They'll get to watch
Mom and Dad in action.
395
00:41:51,050 --> 00:41:54,760
It will be too fast and dangerous
in the thick of it,
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00:41:54,887 --> 00:41:58,177
but they'll still have ringside seats...
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00:41:59,517 --> 00:42:03,057
as Coco shows them exactly how it's done.
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00:42:34,218 --> 00:42:36,428
The impala is down.
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00:42:37,888 --> 00:42:39,888
Coco calls over her pups.
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00:42:46,480 --> 00:42:49,360
This is a huge milestone.
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00:42:52,820 --> 00:42:57,580
The first time they've eaten food
straight from the source.
402
00:43:03,163 --> 00:43:07,503
At last,
their jaws and teeth are ready.
403
00:43:12,423 --> 00:43:14,223
The pups have first dibs.
404
00:43:15,843 --> 00:43:17,643
The adults wait until the youngsters
405
00:43:17,720 --> 00:43:20,430
are full before digging in themselves.
406
00:43:24,059 --> 00:43:25,729
Kaya doesn't hold back.
407
00:43:26,228 --> 00:43:29,438
She's come so far from being
the runt of the litter.
408
00:43:39,825 --> 00:43:42,115
Coco is a great mom,
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00:43:42,244 --> 00:43:46,174
doing all she can to teach her pups
how to find food.
410
00:43:48,375 --> 00:43:52,205
But to survive out here,
they will also have to learn
411
00:43:52,296 --> 00:43:56,006
how to stand up for themselves
in the face of danger.
412
00:44:07,936 --> 00:44:09,356
It's hyenas.
413
00:44:11,023 --> 00:44:13,233
They've caught wind of the kill...
414
00:44:15,944 --> 00:44:18,364
and turned up to steal a meal.
415
00:44:20,532 --> 00:44:22,702
Coco knows what they're up to.
416
00:44:24,536 --> 00:44:28,366
But this time,
the hyenas bring reinforcements.
417
00:44:30,250 --> 00:44:33,380
Coco and the adult dogs
must face the challenge.
418
00:44:52,314 --> 00:44:54,904
The puppies have to stay out
of harm's way.
419
00:45:12,000 --> 00:45:15,090
But today,
something is different.
420
00:45:16,380 --> 00:45:18,010
There is no babysitter.
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00:45:19,967 --> 00:45:21,717
The pups are on their own.
422
00:45:22,845 --> 00:45:25,885
But not for long. They have company.
423
00:45:27,433 --> 00:45:30,233
A rogue hyena has slipped
through the lines,
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00:45:30,644 --> 00:45:33,274
and thinks he's found easy pickings.
425
00:45:35,858 --> 00:45:41,658
They must rally together.
It's all for one, and one for all.
426
00:45:53,709 --> 00:45:55,249
They may be small...
427
00:45:56,044 --> 00:45:59,634
but together,
the puppies are a formidable force.
428
00:46:06,138 --> 00:46:07,388
They've done it!
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00:46:09,349 --> 00:46:14,229
The brave army of seven
sends the hyena packing.
430
00:46:18,442 --> 00:46:21,532
Kip, Kaya, and the other pups rush
431
00:46:21,653 --> 00:46:25,283
to rejoin Coco
and the rest of their family.
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00:46:33,081 --> 00:46:36,631
No one needs an excuse for a celebration.
433
00:46:43,300 --> 00:46:46,050
Coco is a great success,
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00:46:46,637 --> 00:46:50,637
as a mother and as a leader of her pack.
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00:46:53,185 --> 00:46:56,055
Her seven healthy pups are proof...
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00:46:57,439 --> 00:47:01,109
she has turned tragedy into triumph.
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00:47:01,777 --> 00:47:03,237
Through her devotion,
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00:47:03,445 --> 00:47:09,195
Kip, Kaya, and their siblings
have come into their own,
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00:47:09,910 --> 00:47:13,040
and now have every chance to make it,
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00:47:13,539 --> 00:47:19,289
Growing Up Animal
in their wild corner of Africa.
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