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It's early morning on
the plains of Botswana,

a dangerous place for
the young and vulnerable.

The lost wild dog pups are tucked away
trying to keep out of trouble.

They're a long way from the safety of
their pack and don't know what to do.

Juma's got them into this mess.

She led them astray, and now she's lost
her nerve.

Her sister Venus might be the one to lead
them to safety.

There's a point in every
young animal's life when

they need to find their
place within the family.

For Venus, it's time to make her move.

An ancient city might not be the most
obvious place to find a wild baby.

From up here, these old temples and
palaces seem deserted.

But take a closer look.

A troop of daredevils lives amongst the
ruins.

A family of tog macaques.

With some interesting hair-dyeing.

And different hairstyles.

Life looks pretty fun and carefree.

But this family is all about the pecking
order.

Who's up?

Who's down?

And everything in between.

Right at the bottom is nine-month-old
orphan Ama.

A couple of weeks ago, her mum went
missing.

Presumed dead.

And without her, little Ama's all alone.

There's no one to cuddle her.

To groom her.

Or to care for her.

With no milk from her mum, she spends
every waking minute searching for food.

It's exhausting.

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But it's not just about missing a mum's
love and protection.

Babies inherit their mother's rank.

And as an orphan, Ama struggles to be
included.

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with her.

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what she's missing.

Baby Zak is the son of the alpha female.

He gets all the love and attention he
needs.

But even for a high-ranking
monkey like Zak,

one in three young
macaques don't make it.

Finding her place in the troop is crucial
if Ama's to survive.

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The Rankov-Vehira monument is one of the
troop's favourite spots to eat.

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Leftover offerings make the perfect snack.

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their cheek pouches to bursting point.

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FADES But while life
seems good, there's always

a macaque looking to
show others who's boss.

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target.

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herself.

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she's defenceless.

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joins the attack.

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Now she's robbed of her lunch too.

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Another reminder that she's a long way
from finding the love she craves.

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In southern Africa,
the wild dog pups are

also separated from
the rest of their family.

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years.

They're only three hours.

And they must find the adults soon.

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the prow.

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Venus is already showing skills beyond her
years.

She's picked up a trace of Bamba,
their babysitter.

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FADES But the pack's territory is huge.

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sight and smell to try and track him.

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first place.

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There's still no sign of their family
after hours of searching.

Leaving Venus and her team exhausted.

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for a pit stop.

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trample an inexperienced pup.

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matriarch sends a warning.

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of a crybaby.

Venus takes the hint and leads her little
band out of harm's way.

It's been a long afternoon and the pups
have had no luck finding the adults.

As a final resort, Venus has come back to
the savannah where they last saw them.

All they can do is hope she's led them to
the right place.

And she has.

Venus' skill and confidence has helped
reunite the pack.

And her star is on the rise.

Finding your place in the world can often
mean working as part of a team.

But for some babies, it's all about number
one.

Hidden away in a secluded lake,
one expectant couple.

The two are preparing for their new
arrivals.

A pair of reed warblers has a nest of five
precious eggs.

These small, delicate birds have their
work cut out.

They take it in turns to
incubate their unhatched

offspring while the
other heads off to feed.

And now, after 11 days, their first chick
has hatched.

He's blind and can barely hold his head
up.

The hardworking pair go into overdrive to
feed their demanding firstborn.

And while

they leave the nest unattended,
something strange starts to happen.

The tiny, day-old chick is slinging out
the other eggs.

For him, there's only one way to establish
yourself in this family.

Get rid of the competition.

But this is not a reed warbler.

It's a cuckoo.

11 days ago, his mum
snuck into the nest, removed

one warbler's egg and
replaced it with her own.

Almost identical in appearance.

Then, she disappeared.

And the industrious
little warbler parents have

no idea this outrageous
imposter isn't theirs.

He's accomplished the first part of his
mission.

To place himself centre of attention.

The sole chick of the family.

On the island of Sri Lanka, the big
macaque troop is enjoying some family time.

Grooming is everyone's favourite pastime.

It keeps them healthy and helps bring them
closer together.

But someone's left out.

Little orphan Amma is still all alone
since she lost her mum.

Away from the warmth of the family huddle,
she's vulnerable.

Stray dogs also live amongst the ruins.

And they're the macaque's greatest threat.

With no one watching over her,
Amma's oblivious.

But someone in the troop has spotted the
danger.

The alarm goes up.

One little zak has been carried to safety
by his mum.

Amma, as always, must look after herself.

She makes it to the trees in the nick of
time.

But it's an unsettling experience.

When the group huddles together,
Amma's longing to be included.

But as usual, she is ignored.

Zak is the clear favourite.

She moves closer, hoping to get noticed.

It seems to have done the trick.

The alpha male starts to groom her.

Amma lies down meekly, desperate to keep
his attention.

But the moment passes.

She's no nearer to getting accepted into
the family.

Amma is left alone.

In the Okavango Delta
of Botswana, the reunited

wild dog pack is
recovering from its ordeal.

The adults spent a long time searching for
the pups.

And now they're starving.

Finding food is their top priority.

For the pups, playtime is top of their
list.

Juma's confidence has returned.

She's not given up on being the bossy one
just yet.

If Venus is to be a future leader,
she'll need to show she can take charge.

Bambas spotted something.

Just across the clearing.

A hunt is on.

Pups this age wouldn't usually follow a
hunt.

But it's so close.

They can't resist.

The adults waste no time tucking in.

But they quickly give way to the
youngsters.

In this family, pups always come first.

Mealtimes aren't just a chance to fill up.

It's also an opportunity for a show of
strength.

Juma tussles over a bone with Venus.

But Venus does not back down.

She holds her ground and gets a bit of the
kill all to herself.

A win sets her apart.

The adults seize the moment for a second
helping.

But Venus isn't ready to let them have
their turn just yet.

She's buoyed by her newfound confidence
and pushes the adults back.

It's a bold move.

She's showing she's got what it takes to
be a future leader of a pack.

Her point made, she leads the pups away
for a drink.

A potential alpha in waiting.

Working out where you
stand within the family

can be a lot easier if
you're an only child.

In England, young animals at the lake are
growing up fast.

But one has bloomed more than most.

This cuckoo singleton doesn't have to
worry about competing with siblings.

Having the reed warbler's sole attention
has paid off.

Even if it's a bit of a tight squeeze.

His surrogate parents still don't notice
anything unusual.

But they face a relief.

A relentless task, keeping up with his
insatiable demands.

They just can't ignore his begging calls.

This committed pair goes to any lengths to
keep him protected.

But it's hard to be an umbrella for
something five times your size.

He preens his feathers, finally ready to
fly the nest.

Luckily,

he's found a soft landing.

His worn-out parents can't relax yet.

He'll still claim free meals for another
couple of weeks.

Until, at just two months old, he
must fly the 5,000 mile journey to Africa.

To make his way, all on his own.

In the big, wide world.

In Sri Lanka, orphan macaque Ama is trying
to fit in much closer to home.

On her own, every day is a battle.

To find food and to keep out of trouble.

Forever hoping for a comforting cuddle
from another member of the family.

Today, the troop has come to the lily
pond.

They love nothing more than eating the
juicy flower buds just beneath the surface.

But they need to be careful.

A water monitor lizard is also a frequent
visitor.

And a small macaque would be easy
pickings.

Even a big male is nervous.

But little Ama is starving.

And decides to take a risk.

Ignored by the troop for so long,
all eyes are now on her.

Ama's bravery has shown the whole family
there's nothing to fear.

And where she leads, they follow.

The lily buds are a welcome change from
fruits and leaves.

And the feast has almost everyone's
attention.

But Ama's learnt to keep watch for danger.

And it doesn't take long.

She warns the rest of the troop.

Breakfast is over.

Ama's quick thinking sees the whole
extended family safe in the trees.

Baby Zak and his top-ranking mum have
found the best spot.

And everyone has someone to hug.

Except Ama.

She may be small, but she's got a lot to
offer.

Surely she's proved herself a valuable
member of the family.

An older female moves closer.

At last, a cuddle.

Ama's finally accepted.

She can rest for the first time since her
mum disappeared.

Back in the embrace of her family.

Back where she belongs.

Ama's found the love and warmth she was
looking for.

But other babies face a cold, unwelcoming
world from the off.

For a little emperor
penguin, the freezing

temperatures are just
one problem to deal with.

He's got a long road ahead if he's to
survive in this most hostile of homes.