Survive the Wild

Finding a mate, building a nest, and raising kids are all part of the whole reproductive behavior thing. But it's not as easy as it sounds. First, you've got to sift through lots of possible partners to find the one with the best genes to keep your family line going. Nesting involves finding some space and then guarding it fiercely, while raising the little ones takes loads of energy as you have to feed, teach, and keep them safe until they grow up. This episode dives into the ins and outs of how creatures go about their reproductive business.