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

- Aww...

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

The tiger cubs wanna go explore.

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

Luckily, Mama Kira comes to the rescue.

Oh!

Tillie is trying to climb up.

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

Doesn't that hurt?

Don't worry, Emma.

Tiger mothers always carry their cubs with their mouth.

Stop wiggling her around, Tillie.

Being a mama tiger is hard work.

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

Actually, they're moving.

Kira changes dens regularly to keep her little ones hidden.

Oh, watch where you're going, Tillie.

They always seem to find a way to play.

- "What's this thing?"

I thought felines hated water.

Yup.

Except for jaguars and tigers. They love taking baths.

Mm. That feels good.

Nuzzle, nuzzle.

Is that Tillie?

Sure is.

She lives by herself now.

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

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

Brrr. She must be cold.

Hey, Mr. Boar. Skedaddle!

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

Sure. But better safe than sorry.

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

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

Oh, are those Tillie's babies?

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

Not so easy walking in this stuff.

Lucky.

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

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

She keeps a close eye on them.

As long as they stay out of trouble,

Tillie can relax.

- Good bye, Tillie and cubs.

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

He looks cozy in his mother's arms.

So, what are you gonna call them, Emma?

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

Those are great names.

They're perfect for a cute and cuddly family.

Kasaki does everything like his mom does.

Well, almost.

Watching Mama is the best way to learn.

"Napping is boring. What else is there to do?"

"Oh, I know."

He's a clever little monkey.

Yay! Beach day for Kasaki!

He doesn't need to wear sunscreen,

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

Say goodbye to all those pesky bugs.

Well, this is taking forever.

It may feel that way to you,

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

Hey, Tim.

Is Kasaki big enough to be climbing along those cliffs?

Only if Mamaka gives permission.

Whoa, what is she doing?

She's searching for snacks in the water.

That's neat.

Look!

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

Can you do that, Emma?

No. But I'm sure Kasaki can.

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

Mamaka has more to teach her,

like how to find shrimp under these rocks.

No way!

-They can make snowballs? - Yup.

Japanese macaques are also known as snow monkeys.

They can live in minus 20 degrees celsius.

Whoa! That's colder than our freezer.

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

That's right.

But they also scrounge for roots and grubs.

They are omnivores after all.

Off we go, everybody!

No stroller needed for Kasaki.

Brrr.

Their paws must be getting so cold.

Where are they going?

Ta-da! Welcome to the hot springs.

The perfect place for a monkey's spa day.

If I were a macaque,

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

Mmm. That feels nice.

Time to get cozy.

Don't they get cold when they leave the water?

Their thick fur keeps them warm.

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

Well, enjoy, Kasaki and friends.

See you guys later!

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

- A European rabbit.

What's she looking for? Did she hide something?

She's checking on her kits.

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

He's fast asleep.

For their first few days,

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

All these cuties do is drink milk and snooze.

Exactly.

They keep warm in the nesting burrow.

The what?

The nesting burrow.

It's where the babies are born.

Bath time.

Look, Tim. They already have tiny teeth.

- All right. Light's out.

Mama's made them a soft, cozy blanket.

Her little ones are well-hidden.

Hm?

Mm-hm.

Wow!

They can point their ears and open their eyes now.

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

They're just mini versions of Mama.

These lazy lumps never stop sleeping.

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

Oh, the door is open today.

Mom's encouraging them to go outside.

Seems like Martin is the most curious one.

Rabbits can't see very well

so they let their nose lead the way.

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

There's so many smells to discover.

And lots of yummy plants to eat.

Rabbits have such a developed sense of taste.

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

And they eat and sniff each other.

That's how they recognize one another

and guess each other's age and gender.

That's funny.

Oh, a friend! He's so tall.

It's pouring outside.

They're inside, and they're still getting soaked.

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

"Hmm. I love the smell of wet grass."

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

Not everyone's as excited as Martin.

Look! They have some new neighbors.

Watch out for those hooves.

That's it, Martin. Get away from there.

Timing is everything.

Have a great summer, Martin.

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

Then you'd live in Australia.

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

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

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

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

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

Aww. They're petting each other.

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

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

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.

Did you see that, Emma?

Her front paws have special claws to grab leaves.

Living in a kangaroo pouch must be so cozy.

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

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.

Nice job.

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

- Gesundheit!

That's the oldest kangaroo of the clan.

-He's their leader.

Simon says, "Scratch that itch."

Watch this.

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

He's so cheeky.

He'd rather let Mama do all the cleaning.

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.

Looks like someone's a bit shy.

Yup.

Whoop! In he goes.

Gross! Are they kissing on the mouth?

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.

These kangaroo family is so clever.

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

No way!

He weighs 22 pounds and he's still nursing?

Joey, you're too big.

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

- He's all grown up now.

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

I think he wants to play.

They're fighting.

Yup! Kangaroos like to box.

That's how they learn to defend themselves.

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

Go, Joey!

Yeah! He won!

Better luck next time.

See you later, kangaroos!