Born in the Wild

"Born in the Wild" or as it's called in the US "Sex in the Wild" combines an interesting look at animal reproduction with an interesting approach. Although it treats the topic with dignity, it isn't afraid to have a little fun.

The show follows the reproductive activities, from mating to birth, of various mammals, ranging from elephants to dolphins and whales. One host, Joy, looks at how the animals mate and give birth, while the other, Mark Evans, accompanies biologists as they study the animals' reproduction.

"Born in the Wild" provides lots of fascinating detail, ranging from the size of animals' reproductive organs-up to 2 meters in the case of gray whales-to the effectiveness of contraceptive drugs among elephants. Just as importantly, although it takes a mature approach to the subject, it isn't afraid to make it entertaining. For example, you can see Joy repressing a laugh as she displays a dead sperm whale's penis and describes how prehensile it is. Although a bit too graphic for children, it is still good informative viewing.