Plot Synopsis

ANIMAL MOMS is a three-part series that highlights the incredible stories of the mothers of the animal kingdom. As part of its Mother's Day programming, Nat Geo Wild debuted the entire series from 8-11pm ET/PT on Sunday, May 14, 2017 from 8-11pm ET/PT, showing three back-to-back episodes:

"Happy Birthday!" (8pm): Begin with the heartwarming moments immediately following birth, when animal moms establish their magical bonds with their newborns as they welcome them into the world. From their youngsters' first steps to their first meals, see how the animal mothers' maternal instincts kick in to keep their young safe, fed and healthy.

"Terrible Twos" (9pm): Explore how animal moms cope when their youngsters grow from infants to toddlers. Just like for human babies, play time is extremely important for these baby animals, and their animal moms have their work cut out for them. From pygmy goats learning just how high they can climb to baby lambs learning how to use their voices, these adorable stories show just how similar animals are to us. Discover animal moms' tactics for tackling tantrums, the way they handle bullies and their ingenious methods for child care.

"Home Schooled" (10pm): Just like human babies, animal babies learn by mimicking their mothers. It's essential that they acquire all of the skills that will help keep them alive in the wild. Explore how animal mothers teach their young how to communicate, behave and find food. Also, witness a group of super-surrogate moms that are vital in preserving the future of various species.