While it’s impossible to choose a favorite animal, we think we can all agree on a favorite kind of animal — a baby! Cute, small and full of life, baby animals are a fan favorite. Enjoy these photos of the youngest wildlife featured on Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild. Keep reading for a fact on each animal.
9 baby animal facts
- Sea turtles
Sea turtle hatchlings wait till nightfall to emerge from their nests.
Watch “Sea Creatures of the Florida Coast.”
- Puffins
Sometimes pufflings need a bit of help in their first flight. In Iceland, rescue organizations help guide them to sea.
Watch “Puffin Island.”
- Desert tortoise
Desert tortoises are just over 1.5 inches at birth. Later, they’ll grow up to 15 inches long.
Watch “Desert-Dwelling Tortoises.”
- Black bears
All black bear cubs are born around January, when mama bear is in hibernation.
Watch “Into the Bear’s Den.”
- Ocelots
Ocelot kittens are born with blue eyes that’ll turn brown at three months old.
Watch “The Hidden World of Ocelots.”
- Sloths
Baby sloths start hanging upside down on their own after just 20 days on Earth.
Watch “Rescuing the Sloths of Panama.”
- Koalas
Koala joeys are born up in eucalyptus trees.
Watch “Rescue Down Under.”
- Tree kangaroos
Tree kangaroo joeys first leave mom’s pouch at 9 months.
Watch “Macropod Mania!”
- Spider monkeys
Young spider monkeys travel on mom’s chest until they’re old enough to climb on her back.
Watch “Second Chance Spider Monkeys.”
Baby animal episodes of Protecting the Wild
Check out these special episodes of Protecting the Wild that focus on the littlest members of the wild kingdom!
Watch Season 1, Episode 10, “Baby Animals” for sea turtles, puffins and desert tortoises.
Watch Season 2, Episode 9, “Wild Beginnings” for black bears, ocelots and sloths.
And stay tuned for a special baby animal episode coming soon in Season 3!
