Born Wild: The Next Generation

About Born Wild: The Next Generation

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, National Geographic aired the television special "Born Wild: The Next Generation". This one-hour television event, hosted by the distinguished Robin Roberts of “Good Morning America,” presented touching stories of hope. The show offered viewers an intimate and revealing look at our planet’s next generation of baby animals, born into a world that is rapidly changing. The viewer gets a sense of how the ecosystems that support these animals are adapting to these changes. The narratives bring to light the environmental challenges that our planet faces but simultaneously spark a feeling of hope and wonder, underpinning the resilience of nature and showcasing the incredible instincts and survival skills of the next generation of wildlife.

Making / Production

Produced by the National Geographic, "Born Wild: The Next Generation" was designed to offer an insightful perspective, showing how the next generation of animals adapts and survives within evolving ecosystems. Utilizing National Geographic's global reach and technology, the production team was able to capture extensive footage of various species, right from their beginning moments of life. Every frame carefully crafted and narrated to evoke empathy and awareness about nature's struggle and indomitable spirit. 

Actors

• Robin Roberts: Presenter. Known for her role on “Good Morning America,” Robin Roberts hosts this documentary, delivering a compelling narrative that held viewer engagement and elevated the depth of the content.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was released in 2020 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, reinforcing the call for viewers to be more environmentally conscious.
• The filming process spanned various continents, exhibiting an array of ecosystems and animals.

Music, Soundtrack

As a documentary, "Born Wild: The Next Generation" heavily used ambient sounds and wildlife noises to give viewers a sense of being present in the moment. This was complemented by a soothing and subtly powerful soundtrack that did well to enhance the emotional depth of the narrative.