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00:00When you see this symbol, you know you're watching television that's educational and

00:10informational. The more you know on NBC. Hey everyone, I'm Chanel Jones. Get ready to wake

00:17up with the wild things and their amazing creature kids. This is Wild Child. On today's

00:24episode, sunrise over the savannah has these busy baby elephants ready to tussle while

00:31some cuddly koalas prefer to slow walk their morning. Plus for these giant pandas, every

00:39day is a gift and a marine mammal charmer soaks up the sun. All this and much more right

00:47now on Wild Child.

00:54When it comes to waking up, there are two kinds of mornings. The early bird gets the

01:14worm or hibernate like a bear. Babies in the wild are no different. It's a good thing their

01:20parents make sure they start the day on the right foot because once the sun is up, it

01:25can get a little wild.

01:29For many of Earth's animals, morning is the most important time of day. With sunrise comes

01:35new energy for foraging, searching for a mate and scanning the environment for both danger

01:42and opportunity. On the African savannah, it pays for these majestic elephants to be up at dawn. They've

01:50got a busy day ahead of them with 220 pounds of food to eat. A job that takes up about 16 hours.

02:00These calves, on the other hand, are off to a more playful start. Nothing like an early morning

02:07trunk duel to get the blood pumping. A cuddle with mom is a lovely way to start the day.

02:20Meanwhile, the hyenas are so not getting up as they've only just settled down after a big night hunting.

02:35Not everyone likes an early morning wake-up call. This zebra calf isn't ready to get up yet.

02:49While it's the opposite with the rhinos, some just have more get-up-and-go in the mornings.

02:59This baby is getting face-to-face with the problem, doing its best to motivate its mom.

03:10For such speedy animals, this cheetah family is in no rush to get the day underway.

03:17Back with that rhino calf, its muddy mom is one tough customer.

03:33Looks like nothing less than a bulldozer is going to get her up.

03:40This young one does need to learn that this is quite normal, though, as rhinos usually rest to avoid the heat of the day.

03:52Some mothers just need a hug to help them wake up.

03:56It's hard to resist or ignore this kind of attention.

04:03To really get the day going, breakfast is a must.

04:18Whatever your savannah diet.

04:21For many animal babies on the savannah, it's grass, grass, and more grass for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

04:30When they're grazing alongside each other, it's amazing to see just how big this rhino calf will eventually get on such a simple diet.

04:40Up to 5,000 pounds.

04:46Trunks are so handy when it comes to grabbing some breakfast.

04:51This baby's trunk just needs to grow a bit more.

04:55Breakfast is over, and it's time to get the senses going so the next meal can be planned.

05:05Hunting is a serious adult business.

05:08It's an art that all of the big cat cubs need to master.

05:13This morning, a couple of families are heading out for a practical lesson in their vast open-air classroom.

05:22Some can't help but to have a bit of fun along the way.

05:27These cheetah cubs have found a scratching post getting their small claws ready.

05:32The long grass gives this cub a chance to work on its stocking.

05:41Class has started with the lions, and one of the cubs has targeted its prey.

05:47It's also a lesson in patience.

05:54No luck, but good practice.

06:00An encouraging cuddle from its mom for its effort.

06:04Far away in subtropical Australia, koalas are the kings of lazy mornings.

06:15No hunting is on the horizon here except for leaves.

06:18These fuzzy bundles devote 20 or more hours a day to the art of snoozing.

06:25For this joey, its mom's warm embrace is too good to give up.

06:31Today, breakfast can wait.

06:41Coming up, tailing some clever cats on an early prowl.

06:46And a tail swishing good time for these noble steeds.

06:50Plus, this chilly southern island makes the perfect playground for these salty pups.

06:56More amazing animal mornings when Wildchild returns.

07:01We'll be right back to the More You Know on NBC.

07:08We now return to the More You Know on NBC.

07:11Waking up in Earth's colder climates demands a careful set of strategies.

07:26At the poles, the sun might shine all day in summer or barely rise at all in winter.

07:34A South Polar Skua chick is off to a rocky start in Antarctica this morning.

07:42Oops.

07:45Surely, it's time for breakfast.

07:50The Skua parents are on the case, taking off to find a meal for their babies.

07:56Before going out for its breakfast, a rockhopper penguin is having a quick wash

08:07and keeping this secret drinking spot all to himself.

08:15Meanwhile, an Adeli penguin is busy with two ravenous offspring.

08:20These chicks grow so quickly, one helping is never enough.

08:29Luckily, they nest on coastal beaches close to open water where food is plentiful.

08:37At just four weeks, the chicks are almost as big as their parents.

08:42Meanwhile, in the Northern Hemisphere, a moose calf is enjoying an early munch of greens with its mum.

08:57Breakfast is a busy affair for this family of Canadian geese.

09:01There are plenty of new shoots for this hungry gaggle to peck at.

09:05Conditions might be cold, but young, curious animals are always up for some adventure in the morning.

09:17Like this lynx cub going for a snowy prowl with its mother.

09:23These hearty cats have extremely thick coats to keep them warm

09:28and large webbed feet to support them on deep snow.

09:33An adult's paw can be bigger than a human's hand.

09:38This kitty has taken its morning walk to the next level.

09:44Good thing it's got long, strong claws to help it grip onto its tree fort.

09:49Meanwhile, in the South Pole, a pot of young Antarctic fur seals have decided to go for a sunbathe.

10:03This one's claimed the prime position.

10:08Its icy lounge has got the seal of approval.

10:12Until, oops, never mind, there's plenty more where that came from.

10:2395% of the world population of Antarctic fur seals make a remote Atlantic island their breeding ground.

10:31The shallows are the perfect spot to splash around with friends.

10:36Watching them, it doesn't take long to notice something very familiar about these creatures.

10:45The way they move on all fours.

10:49The way they lift their heads to look at you.

10:54It's not really so surprising to learn these whiskery charmers are closely related to one of our best friends.

11:02Dogs.

11:03Their thick fur is very similar to a dog's coat.

11:09On the females and young seals, they're dark gray, while the males have dark brown fur.

11:19But one in a thousand will be a blonde, or what's called leucistic.

11:24The color of their pups could go either way.

11:34Antarctic fur seals are every bit as nosy as a dog.

11:39They even growl.

11:44Fur seals are good communicators, so they spend a lot of time talking to each other.

11:49When they're at sea, a fur seal's life depends on them being able to move swiftly and precisely.

11:59So it's good for them to keep their swimming skills up during their stay on the island.

12:04Others prefer to use the shallows like a giant bathtub where they can do some serious seal grooming.

12:13Looking good.

12:15Coming up, tomorrow may be a mystery, but this panda baby is all about the present.

12:26And we catch a glimpse of some adorable creature critters settling in for a stews.

12:31Don't go away.

12:32Wild child will be right back.

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12:50The more we learn about sleep, the stranger the animal kingdom appears.

12:54Some animals are diurnal like us.

12:57Others are nocturnal and sleep during the day.

13:00Birds and some mammals can even put half their brain to sleep and still keep flying and swimming.

13:07But for all these differences, a little catnap never hurt anybody.

13:11Check it out.

13:17After a lively morning, more than one creature starts looking for a comfy spot to rest.

13:25This baby rabbit has found a soft bed of grass.

13:33While a bunch of sleepy piglets have chosen to simply pile up.

13:39A litter of chinchilla kittens have a sleeping basket to share.

13:44But they're too busy squirming to nod off.

13:49Finally, some of those big blue eyes have closed.

13:54Elsewhere, this young meerkat is almost ready to doze off.

14:03Family do make the best pillows.

14:09So do shady patches of grass.

14:14Perfect for weary felines to take well-earned catnaps.

14:18Warm rocks aren't bad either.

14:24After a busy morning, there's nothing like a toasty siesta in the sun with family and friends.

14:32In a sanctuary's bamboo forest, it's almost lunchtime.

14:47A giant panda cub is trying to distract its mother.

14:51And it's worked.

14:55She's finally ready to play.

15:00Her little tyke needs help with its tumbling skills.

15:04But soon, the bamboo is calling her back.

15:14The cub's got its own big plans.

15:17Lunch with a view.

15:19The whole gang are digging into the midday meal.

15:26Each with their own style.

15:29Fine dining is something giant pandas take pretty seriously, devoting about 12 hours a day to the art of eating.

15:39While their diet is 99% bamboo, these bears were once omnivores and still have the digestive system of a carnivore.

15:52So out of the 40 pounds of food they crunch on daily, only a small amount actually gets digested.

16:03A big bear needs a lot of nutrients.

16:07So bring on the bamboo.

16:09From six months, panda cubs start to give their family's favorite food a try.

16:20One stick for each paw is plenty for this beginner.

16:27Mealtimes can be exhausting.

16:30Once this baby's finished its last mouthful, it can nod off in this woody hammock.

16:36Its little friend has found its own sunny spot to drop off.

16:42Such bliss.

16:46Coming up, how the morning sun gives these baby animals just the gentle boost they need.

16:53Stay tuned for more incredible wildlife stories when Wildchild returns.

16:58We'll be right back to The More You Know on NBC.

17:00We now return to The More You Know on NBC.

17:06Around the world, some baby animals do need a little extra time to get going in the morning.

17:21Sunbathing is how young alligators like to get up to speed.

17:24It's key to regulate their body temperature.

17:29This little ground squirrel, however, is going nowhere fast.

17:34It's really pacing itself.

17:37With a shake of its ears, this woolly baby is up on all fours, ready to see what the morning has in store for it.

17:46Lots of lush greens by the looks of it.

17:50While they graze, a mare and her foal are having an early morning tail swishing contest.

17:56In another field, a team of horses are wide awake and taste-testing the dewy grass.

18:03In its coastal burrow, a Magellanic penguin chick is ready to greet the day.

18:19But there's a big sleepyhead blocking the entrance.

18:23To get their blood pumping, black-tailed prairie dogs start with a walk-up to the surface,

18:31followed by some morning stretches.

18:38Elsewhere, these tiger cubs are flat-out sunning their stripey bellies.

18:46What a blissful way to start the day.

18:49Sometimes the best alarm clock is actually an animal, like birds singing in the morning.

18:56What animals in your part of the world give you a morning wake-up call?

19:00Some early risers are robins, doves, and squirrels.

19:03And, of course, your neighborhood dog or cat.

19:06I'm Chanel Jones.

19:08See you next time on Wild Child.

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