It Takes Two
Nature documentary. From cheetahs to flamingos, single parents protect and nurture as many offspring as possible.
It may take two to make a baby - but not necessarily two to bring it up. So what makes a parent decide to stay or go? Especially if that parent is a dad.
From the California mouse mother who has to kickstart her partner's paternal instincts, to Adelie penguin parents who can't leave their eggs alone for five minutes; from cheetah mums practicing promiscuity to keep the dads on side, to flamingo parents both producing milk for their young. We see just how far these incredible parents go in order to protect and nurture as many offspring as possible through to adulthood.
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Hungry snowy owl chicks
Duration: 01:01
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Flamingo parents produce milk
Duration: 02:28
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Lion father makes sure cubs get food
Duration: 02:08
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | Hugh Dennis |
Series Producer | Christina Nutter |
Executive Producer | Jo Shinner |
Meet the super parents
Facts files on the animals featured in the series.