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Attenborough gives 'family feels' in new show Parenthood

Attenborough gives 'family feels' in new show Parenthood

Summary

Sir David Attenborough's new BBC series, "Parenthood," explores how different animal species care for their young. The series highlights sacrifices made by animal parents, such as an African spider allowing itself to be eaten by its offspring. The show features various animals across the world, showing their parenting strategies in changing environments.

Key Facts

  • Sir David Attenborough's new series is called "Parenthood."
  • The series shows how animal parents care for their young, sometimes making big sacrifices.
  • An African spider mother allows her babies to eat her, a behavior known as matriphagy.
  • The series was created with the help of scientists and filmmakers.
  • The series travels across six continents for different animal stories.
  • Other animal stories include orangutans teaching their young and elephant mothers facing environmental challenges.
  • The series also touches on the broader topic of how animals and humans adapt to climate change.
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