Original subtitles

[theme music]

[tiger growling]

[Tim] If I were an animal, I'd wanna be a tiger.

-[Emma] Aww... -[growling]

[Emma] Oops! I'm going to call this little one Tillie.

[Emma] The tiger cubs wanna go explore.

But at one month old, it's not easy.

[playful music]

[growling]

[Emma] Luckily, Mama Kira comes to the rescue.

[whines]

[growls]

[Emma] Oh!

[growls]

[whines]

[growls]

[Tim] Tillie is trying to climb up.

But if she can't do it, her mom can help.

[Tillie whines]

[Emma] Doesn't that hurt?

[Tim] Don't worry, Emma.

Tiger mothers always carry their cubs with their mouth.

[growling]

[Emma] Stop wiggling her around, Tillie.

[Tillie growling]

[Tim and Emma laugh]

[growling]

[light music]

[Emma sighs] Being a mama tiger is hard work.

[tiger cubs meowing]

[Kira sighs]

[light music]

[Emma] The cubs are big enough now to go on an adventure.

[Tim] Actually, they're moving.

Kira changes dens regularly to keep her little ones hidden.

[growls]

[Emma] Oh, watch where you're going, Tillie.

[growls]

[Emma] They always seem to find a way to play.

-[Tim] "What's this thing?" -[growling]

[calm music]

[Emma] I thought felines hated water.

[Tim] Yup.

Except for jaguars and tigers. They love taking baths.

[Emma] Mm. That feels good.

[growling]

[Tim chuckles] Nuzzle, nuzzle.

[tranquil music]

[tiger exhaling]

[chirping]

[Emma] Is that Tillie?

[Tim] Sure is.

She lives by herself now.

Even when it snows, she has to catch her own food.

[Emma] If I were a tiger, I'd be a pro at hunting.

[deer grunting]

[tense music]

[growl]

[chirping]

[Emma] Brrr. She must be cold.

[boings]

[calm music]

[snorts]

[Emma] Hey, Mr. Boar. Skedaddle!

[Emma] If Tillie isn't hungry, he's got nothing to fear.

[snort]

[Emma] Sure. But better safe than sorry.

[Tim] Tigers can eat a huge meal. And then go a few days without eating.

[Emma] Since they don't have a fridge, they like eating their meat right away.

Oh, are those Tillie's babies?

[Emma] Yup. Now she is the one who has her paws full.

[light music]

[growls]

[Tim] Not so easy walking in this stuff.

[growls]

Lucky.

[Emma] Thanks to their fur, they can play in the snow all day long.

[Tim] But they can't stray too far from their mother.

She keeps a close eye on them.

[Emma] As long as they stay out of trouble,

Tillie can relax.

[light music]

-[Tim] Good bye, Tillie and cubs. -[tiger snoring]

[light music]

[Emma] If I were an animal, I'd wanna be a Japanese macaque.

[Tim] He looks cozy in his mother's arms.

So, what are you gonna call them, Emma?

[Emma] I'll call this little one Kasaki and his snuggly mom Mamaka.

[birds chirping]

[croaks]

[Tim] Those are great names.

They're perfect for a cute and cuddly family.

[gibbers]

[playful music]

[playful music continues]

[gibbers]

[Tim] Kasaki does everything like his mom does.

[chuckles] Well, almost.

[Emma] Watching Mama is the best way to learn.

[snoring]

-[gibbering] -[snoring]

[Emma] "Napping is boring. What else is there to do?"

[playful music]

[Emma] "Oh, I know."

[gibbers]

[Tim laughs] He's a clever little monkey.

[calm music]

[screeches]

[Emma] Yay! Beach day for Kasaki!

[calm music]

[Tim] He doesn't need to wear sunscreen,

but he does need to let his mother check him for fleas.

[Emma] Say goodbye to all those pesky bugs.

[calm music]

[gibbers]

[Emma] Well, this is taking forever.

[Tim] It may feel that way to you,

but it's precious bonding time for Kasaki and his mom.

[gibbers]

[Japanese macaques chattering]

[Emma] Hey, Tim.

Is Kasaki big enough to be climbing along those cliffs?

[Tim] Only if Mamaka gives permission.

[calm music]

[Emma] Whoa, what is she doing?

[Tim] She's searching for snacks in the water.

[Emma chuckles] That's neat.

[Tim] Look!

She's using her feet like another pair of hands.

Can you do that, Emma?

[Emma] No. But I'm sure Kasaki can.

He'll learn by watching his mama, of course.

[calm music]

[Tim] Mamaka has more to teach her,

like how to find shrimp under these rocks.

[whimsical music]

[screeching]

[Emma] No way!

-They can make snowballs? -[Tim] Yup.

Japanese macaques are also known as snow monkeys.

They can live in minus 20 degrees celsius.

[Emma] Whoa! That's colder than our freezer.

[gibbers]

[Emma] Is he eating bark because there's no fruit to eat in the winter?

[Tim] That's right.

But they also scrounge for roots and grubs.

They are omnivores after all.

[Emma] Off we go, everybody!

[Tim] No stroller needed for Kasaki.

[light music]

[Emma] Brrr.

Their paws must be getting so cold.

[gibbers]

[Emma] Where are they going?

[Tim] Ta-da! Welcome to the hot springs.

The perfect place for a monkey's spa day.

[Emma] If I were a macaque,

I would love to snuggle in the hot tub with Mama.

Mmm. That feels nice.

[Tim] Time to get cozy.

[gibbering]

[calm music]

[Emma] Don't they get cold when they leave the water?

[Tim] Their thick fur keeps them warm.

In fact, they don't even feel the temperature difference.

[calm music]

[chattering]

[Emma] Well, enjoy, Kasaki and friends.

See you guys later!

[light music]

[Tim] If I were an animal, I'd wanna be a rabbit.

[crows]

-[Tim] A European rabbit. -[squeaks]

[Emma] What's she looking for? Did she hide something?

[Tim] She's checking on her kits.

[rustling]

[squeaking]

[Emma] Aww, so sweet. I'm going to call him Martin.

He's fast asleep.

[squeaks]

[Tim] For their first few days,

baby rabbits can't open their eyes or lift up their ears.

[light music]

[squeaks]

[Emma] All these cuties do is drink milk and snooze.

[Tim] Exactly.

They keep warm in the nesting burrow.

[Emma] The what?

[Tim] The nesting burrow.

It's where the babies are born.

[squeaking]

[Tim chuckles] Bath time.

[sniffing]

[Emma] Look, Tim. They already have tiny teeth.

-[Emma] All right. Light's out. -[squeaks]

[playful music]

[squeaking]

[Emma] Mama's made them a soft, cozy blanket.

[squeaking]

[rustling]

[Tim] Her little ones are well-hidden.

[door squeaking] Hm?

[thumping]

Mm-hm.

[birds chirping]

[Emma] Wow!

They can point their ears and open their eyes now.

[Tim] They're ten days old, and they have long fluffy fur.

[Emma] They're just mini versions of Mama.

[snoring]

[Emma] These lazy lumps never stop sleeping.

[Tim] Babies need lots of sleep. That's what helps them grow.

[squeaks]

[sniffing]

[Emma] Oh, the door is open today.

[Tim] Mom's encouraging them to go outside.

[Emma] Seems like Martin is the most curious one.

[Tim] Rabbits can't see very well

so they let their nose lead the way.

[sniffing]

[Emma] "Come on, little ones. Let's go outside."

There's so many smells to discover.

[Tim] And lots of yummy plants to eat.

[Tim] Rabbits have such a developed sense of taste.

They can tell the difference between bitter, sweet, salty, and sour.

[squeaking]

[munching]

[light music]

[Emma] And they eat and sniff each other.

[Tim] That's how they recognize one another

and guess each other's age and gender.

[Emma] That's funny. [laughs]

[munching]

[Emma] Oh, a friend! He's so tall.

[thunder rumbles]

[squeaking]

[rain pattering]

[Tim] It's pouring outside.

[Emma] They're inside, and they're still getting soaked.

[Tim] Don't worry, Emma. Their thick fur protects them.

[squeaking]

[Emma] "Hmm. I love the smell of wet grass."

[thunder rumbles]

[Emma] If I were a rabbit, I'd play in the rain all day long.

[lively music]

[Tim laughs] Not everyone's as excited as Martin.

[calm music]

[squeaking]

[goats bleating]

[Tim] Look! They have some new neighbors.

Watch out for those hooves.

[goats bleating]

[Emma] That's it, Martin. Get away from there.

[light music]

[Tim laughs] Timing is everything.

[goats bleating]

[squeaks]

[Emma] Have a great summer, Martin.

[light music]

[Emma] If I were an animal, I'd wanna be a kangaroo.

[Tim] Then you'd live in Australia.

[Emma] Hey, her tummy is wiggling. I bet there's a baby in there.

[Tim] You're right. The mother kangaroo is digging a hole to keep them both cool.

[calm music]

[Emma] Oh, hello. I'm going to call you... Joey.

[Tim] He's three months old, and today's the first day

he's poked his head out from his mom's pouch.

[Emma] Aww. They're petting each other.

[calm music]

[Tim] Even when it's time for a bath, Joey still stays in the pouch.

[Emma] Tim, do they live with these funny-looking birds?

[Tim] That's a family of emus.

They're flightless birds related to ostriches.

Since kangaroos have such a vast territory,

they live near all kinds of creatures.

[light music]

[Tim] Did you see that, Emma?

Her front paws have special claws to grab leaves.

[Emma] Living in a kangaroo pouch must be so cozy.

[light music]

[lively music]

[Emma] Isn't he a little big to be in her pouch?

[Tim] He sure is.

He weighs nine whole pounds now.

He's gonna have to come out soon.

Look!

He's mother is helping him by lowering herself.

[Tim and Emma] Nice job.

[lively music]

[Tim] It's not so bad outside, is it, Joey?

-[sneezes] -[Tim and Emma] Gesundheit!

[Tim] That's the oldest kangaroo of the clan.

-He's their leader. -[sneezes]

[Emma] Simon says, "Scratch that itch."

[Tim] Watch this.

Joey's mom is teaching him to stay cool by licking his fur.

[lively music]

[Emma] He's so cheeky.

He'd rather let Mama do all the cleaning.

[Tim] For now, Joey's hops are still pretty small.

But when he is an adult, he'll be able to jump as far as nine meters.

[Emma] Looks like someone's a bit shy.

[Tim laughs] Yup.

Whoop! In he goes.

[boings]

[Emma] Gross! Are they kissing on the mouth?

[Tim laughs] No.

Joey's drinking his mother's saliva because there's no water around.

Adult kangaroos can go several weeks without drinking,

but the little ones can't.

[Emma] These kangaroo family is so clever.

[Tim] At one year old, Joey is still drinking mom's milk.

[Emma] No way!

He weighs 22 pounds and he's still nursing?

[sniffing]

[Emma] Joey, you're too big.

You don't fit in Mama's pouch anymore.

[calm music]

[Emma laughs]

[bird screeching]

-[snoring] -[Tim] He's all grown up now.

[Emma] Hey! Who's this trying to wake him up?

[Tim] I think he wants to play.

[grunts]

[grunting]

[lively music]

[Emma] They're fighting.

[Tim] Yup! Kangaroos like to box.

That's how they learn to defend themselves.

[Emma] If I were a kangaroo, I'd be a boxing and jumping champion.

[Tim] Go, Joey!

[Emma] Yeah! He won!

[Tim] Better luck next time.

[Emma] See you later, kangaroos!

[closing music playing]