Black bears make excellent climbers, but that doesn't mean the young don't have to practice this vital skill needed for food, safety and somewhere to rest. Giant river otters must master the art of climbing up muddy river banks to mark their territory and maintain its boundaries. It's tougher than it first appears. They try to copy mom but can only get halfway. Ibex rely on the safety afforded by cliff faces. The young are born at the top of a cliff, but there is no food up there. They must descend to the bottom, where they can find water and plants to eat.

Originally released by BBC, 2016. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 11, 2017.

Andy's Baby Animals: Climbing (10:40); .