SURVIVAL instincts

How a wildlife showcase celebrates extraordinary mums and dads

- CAREN CLARK

Raising offspring in the animal kingdom can be a high-stakes game of skill and strategy. Now, new BBC1 docuseries Parenthood, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, explores the ingenious tricks that creatures great and small across the globe are employing to secure the survival of the next generation.

'Parenthood is a journey like no other. The responsibility of providing constant food and safety for offspring can be extremely challenging,' shares David, 99. 'For most, it begins with a good home. Success for all parents has perhaps the greatest of consequences. It ensures the future of life on our planet.'

Here, series producer and director Jeff Wilson reveals what to expect from the five-parter, which was filmed over three years across six continents and 23 countries...

What do you think sets Parenthood apart from previous nature series?