The documentary showcases the lives of various animal species and their young, highlighting the challenges they face in the wild. It begins with the birth of an antelope calf, which must quickly learn to run to escape predators. The film then explores the different strategies used by various species to protect their young, such as camouflage, hiding, and playing dead.
As the young animals grow, they begin to learn important survival skills, such as running, swimming, and foraging for food. The documentary also highlights the importance of social bonds and community in the lives of these animals, particularly in species such as wild boars and musk oxen.
Throughout the film, the animals face various challenges, including predators, harsh weather conditions, and competition for resources. The documentary culminates with the great migration of wildebeests, where millions of animals make a perilous journey in search of food and water.
Ultimately, the film showcases the resilience and adaptability of these animal species, and the importance of their ability to "run" in order to survive and thrive in the wild.
1. Baby antelopes can run within minutes of being born.
2. Newborn antelopes are vulnerable to predators, such as cheetahs.
3. Female antelopes try to remove the scent of birth from their babies to prevent detection by predators.
4. Baby antelopes can walk within a few minutes of being born and can run at 60 kilometers per hour in a few weeks.
5. More than 300,000 baby antelopes are born in the space of a few weeks.
6. Baby moose can increase their weight by 1.5 kilograms per day.
7. Baby moose start eating solids after six weeks, but they continue to breastfeed for their first year.
8. Musk oxen have the warmest fur on earth, which protects their bodies from freezing temperatures.
9. Baby musk oxen gain half a kilogram per day during the summer to prepare for winter.
10. Musk oxen can run at speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour.
11. Baby musk oxen develop their own horns and start practicing fighting at a young age.
12. Guanacos, like camels, can survive extended periods without water.
13. Guanacos have four times more red blood cells than humans to allow them to extract oxygen from thin air.
14. Baby zebras must drink from a crowded watering hole, which can be a dangerous experience.
15. Crocodiles are a threat to baby zebras at the watering hole.
16. Baby zebras can run at speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour.
17. Corsican females can delay the formation of an embryo and pause its development if they face a harsh winter.
18. Female corsicans can interrupt pregnancy to avoid depleting their precious resources.
19. The biggest challenge for young animals in the Serengeti is the great migration, where they must follow the rains to eat fresh grass.
20. The great migration is a treacherous journey, with obstacles such as rivers, steep slopes, and crocodiles.
21. Two million animals make the great migration journey each year.
22. Many young animals die during the great migration, but it is a necessary journey for their survival.