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Animal Babies: First Year on Earth
Hyena Sisters Learn How to Identify and Escape Threats
From birth, the spotted hyena clan’s den site has been Bisque and Chowder's entire world. Now that they have reached seven months in age they need to start learning the skills to survive outside it, and their mother takes the lead. The sisters must stick close to her, as she has to teach them how to identify and escape threats. At this time of year long grass can easily conceal stalking predators.
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Join the babies as they venture away from their mothers and out on their own.
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Learn how every day brings new challenges for baby animals.
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See how the babies learn to understand their surroundings in their first three months.