Waterway Babies
Baby Animals Down Under
Australia's rivers, wetlands, lakes and floodplains provide the perfect nursery for an extraordinary collection of young wildlife. Meet a diverse group of animal youngsters as they take their first steps, swim and dive into the world. Newly hatched saltwater crocodiles emerge under the watchful eye of their mother, pig-nosed turtles race toward the water after seasonal rains, and tadpoles transform into froglets through one of nature's most remarkable life cycles. Meanwhile, black swan cygnets, dusky moorhen chicks, purple swamphen youngsters, water dragons and eager egret chicks learn how to find food, avoid danger and master the skills of adulthood. Along the way, family bonds, teamwork, instinct and adaptation help these animals navigate the challenges of life in Australia's waterways.