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Growing Up Animal Episode 105 — A Baby Lion's Story

The intimate and extraordinary adventure of baby animals, from the safety of the womb to the uncertainty of birth and their tentative first steps. Each episode sees the incredible transformation of a different iconic animal, full of wonder and emotion. "Growing Up Animal" is the magical story of a mother’s instinct to nurture and her infant’s drive to survive.

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  • Malika, Ama and two cubs nuzzle one another. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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    Malika, Ama and two cubs nuzzle one another. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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  • Ama protects Nuru and Issa. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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    Ama protects Nuru and Issa. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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  • Malika sleeps. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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    Malika sleeps. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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  • Issa sits in front of Nuru. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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    Issa sits in front of Nuru. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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  • Cub Issa surrounded by her family. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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    Cub Issa surrounded by her family. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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  • Issa and Nuru relax on a hill at sundown. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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    Issa and Nuru relax on a hill at sundown. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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  • Malika with cub Issa. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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    Malika with cub Issa. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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  • Malika nurses Issa and Nuru. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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    Malika nurses Issa and Nuru. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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  • Malika rests with cub Issa. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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    Malika rests with cub Issa. (National Geographic for Disney+/Russell MacLaughlin)

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