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Rachel can't imagine a tougher job in the world than being a parent, and she wonders whether parenting instincts come naturally to all animals. Perhaps she can learn some new tips from some of the wildest parents in nature. VIDEO PREVIEW
Rachel is set loose in the wild world of animal courtship where she learns some of the quirkiest dating tips from the players in the animal kingdom. VIDEO PREVIEW
Remember those groups of kids in school who were always together? Rachel goes in search of animals that experience the ups and downs of being part of a clique. Rachel wonders what triggers humans and animals to brawl and, more importantly, how to prevent a fight. Animals and humans face so many of the same predicaments in life, but animals seem to overcome them so easily. How do animals adapt to changes in their environment and the many challenges to their survival? There are many examples of partnerships that work and don’t work in the human world ... But what about animals? Are animals truly monogamous, and, if so, are we supposed to be? Rachel is confused by all the diet fads out there. She comes to wonder, what is the perfect balanced diet anyway? Rachel travels on nature's catwalk with some of its most eccentric dressers and finds out if it's better to stand out or blend in. Tired of communication breakdowns, Rachel turns to the animal kingdom to clear up the airways. She gets tips on the best ways to communicate, from shouting across the jungle to smiling at a neighbor. Tired of the boring white walls and unimaginative layout of her apartment, Rachel feels the urge to remodel. So she sets off to get some tips from some of the best homemakers in the animal kingdom. Is sibling rivalry natural throughout the animal kingdom? Is it better to compete or cooperate for survival?