The video follows the heartwarming stories of rescued animals at various sanctuaries, highlighting their journey from trauma to recovery. It introduces Horace, a monkey who, with the help of Jackie, another rescued monkey, learns to be part of a troop. Their companionship aids in their emotional healing, showing the importance of social bonds in animal rehabilitation.

Another segment presents the precarious upbringing of a wildlife chick trying to adapt to life within its colony, and a determined young wolf learning survival tactics in the wild. These narratives emphasize the challenges young animals face and the traits of resilience and adaptability that are crucial for survival in harsh environments.

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Key Vocabularies and Common Phrases:

1. rescue [ˈrɛskju] - (verb) - To save someone or something from a dangerous or distressing situation. - Synonyms: (save, recover, free)

Horace was rescued about five months ago.

2. traumatized [ˈtrɔːmətaɪzd] - (adjective) - Deeply distressed or disturbed psychologically. - Synonyms: (disturbed, shocked, devastated)

He was very traumatized, very dehydrated.

3. rehabilitation [ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən] - (noun) - The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, illness, etc. - Synonyms: (restoration, recovery, recuperation)

Animal sanctuaries play a crucial role in rehabilitating and reintegrating animals into their natural habitats.

4. companionship [kəmˈpænjənʃɪp] - (noun) - The company of friends or associates. - Synonyms: (company, friendship, association)

Rescued animals benefit significantly from companionship and social learning.

5. prosper [ˈprɑːspər] - (verb) - To succeed in material terms; be financially successful. - Synonyms: (thrive, flourish, succeed)

...but he's missing out on the vital social bonding that elephants need if they're to prosper.

6. adversity [ədˈvɜːrsɪti] - (noun) - A difficult or unpleasant situation. - Synonyms: (hardship, difficulty, misfortune)

These narratives emphasize the challenges young animals face and the traits of resilience and adaptability that are crucial for survival in harsh environments.

7. adaptability [əˌdæptəˈbɪlɪti] - (noun) - The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions. - Synonyms: (flexibility, versatility, adjustability)

...the traits of resilience and adaptability that are crucial for survival in harsh environments.

8. bonding [ˈbɒndɪŋ] - (noun) - The formation of a close relationship through frequent or constant association. - Synonyms: (attachment, closeness, relationship)

He's missing out on the vital social bonding that elephants need if they're to prosper.

9. sanctuary [ˈsæŋktʃuːˌɛri] - (noun) - A place of refuge or safety. - Synonyms: (refuge, haven, shelter)

The video follows the heartwarming stories of rescued animals at various sanctuaries.

10. social integration [ˈsoʊʃəl ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃən] - (noun) - Combining previously segregated social groups into a community. - Synonyms: (assimilation, inclusion, incorporation)

Rescued animals benefit significantly from companionship and social integration.

Animals Being Bros - BBC Earth

Horace was rescued about five months ago. Just like Harriet. It's thought his mum was hit by a car. He was just found sitting by her body. He was not even two weeks old. He was very traumatized, very dehydrated. And he's made a really good recovery. And he has created this amazing life for himself at Twala.

But as much as it's lovely for Horace to have a serval and a duker and a dog and domestic kittens as friends, it would be really good for him to actually start learning about being a monkey. And this could be his big chance. Another orphan has just arrived at the centre. This is Jackie. She is also an orphan. Vervet, a little bit younger than Horace. She's probably three and a half months old now.

Jackie lost her mum too and is still very traumatized. She's going to need lots of love and reassurance. But if she can form a relationship with Horace, that would also be great for her because obviously the most comforting thing for her would be to be with another monkey. If they get on, Horace will help Jackie become more confident. Jackie will teach Horace what it's like to play climb and learn with his own kind.

They are getting on so well. Monkeys are into everything. And now that we have twofold monkeys, there's going to be no peace. Horace and Jackie can now grow up together here at Twala. And Sarah hopes that when they're older, they will join the centers monkey troop.

I do my best to teach them what I can, but there is no better way for them to learn than from each other at the colony. Two weeks have passed. The chicks are testing their independence and spending time away from their mothers. All, that is, except one. As the last to hatch, he's way behind in development.

While the older chicks are boisterous and confident, he still feels most comfortable in his mother's pouch. But penguins are sociable birds and to survive, he must learn to play his part in the colony. It's a daunting prospect, but the little chick finds some courageous. It's a shaky start, but he mustn't lose his nerve.

With every step, he gains more confidence. It's just as well he has so many friends to make. But when you're the smallest, it's tough to join the gang. For now, there's always mum.

Out in the open ocean, the fathers are reveling in being back in the water. They haven't eaten for four whole months and have lost half their body weight. To stock up on fish and squidgesthe, they hold their breath for up to 20 minutes and dive to nearly 600 meters, deeper than any other bird at the colony.

Three weeks have passed and the chick is confidently following his mother wherever she goes. He's still learning how things should be done and how they shouldn't. He soon thinks there's nothing left to learn. So nervous toddler turns cocky explorer.

But at this age, she mustn't let him out of her sight. The temperature has reached 50 degrees. Still, black kid pushes her pack on in pursuit. They're closing in just a kilometer behind Tate. But finally, the heat is just too much. Blacktip is forced to call a halt, but danger is approaching it.

And now the lions will try to pick off the puppies. There's only one adult with pups. That won't be enough to save them. Buffaloes and lions are always in conflict. To charge in alone is very unusual, but it certainly saved the pups.

SADEeNA I. She's a big part of their healing process because she offers a really safe place for them, you know, and more even than we can do. I mean, it's amazing. And they'll be afraid of the other dogs or the cats or other humans, and they'll still be able to go to princess and it's just. It helps them to just feel safe and comfortable in our house.

And I watch her. It's like she's nurturing them back to health a little bit, you know. This is Pepe, and he's a rescue from our village. And some little boy hit this guy in his back, in his, like, lumbar spine area. So she brought him over last week and he couldn't move his back legs at all, or his tail.

And so we've been trying to just give them good nutrition and do a little physical therapy. There you go. Getting tired. Good boy. Good boy. Yeah, we're going, we're going. Come on, come on, come on, come on. Me too. Good boy. You gonna go back?

I mean, he came in here with a broken back and I didn't think he would walk. But now he's gonna walk and he's gonna be, hopefully, just a regular, normal puppy and be able to do regular, normal dog stuff, right?

Alone on the shore, our young wolf continues her search for food. A long tailed duck has young. It's not just mum that's clever. Even the ducklings seem to be outwitting her.

They bob up for air at exactly the moment that the young wolf is looking the other way. She looks frustrated and is getting hungrier by the day. Back on the cliff, the female falcon is hunting hard. The chicks are growing well.

The male is doing something, at least, even if he's just bringing in smaller prey. As soon as she's taken the food parcel off him, she sends him out hunting again. Time is running out. The wolves move over a ridge toward a lake. They spot white snow geese.

They also notice a different white head swimming out on the water. It's the lost daughter. She just hasn't twigged that she can't swim as fast as geese. This extraordinary stamina and boundless curiosity are the traits that make all wolves so adaptable and successful. The rest of the pack stares from the shore in amazement.

Her siblings greet her back with excitement. The older wolves seem to scold her for her antics. Now that they are reunited, her chances of getting a regular meal are dramatically increased. All these elephants are orphans, their families either killed or separated.

The ETH hopes to release all 28 of them back into the wild. First, these little ones must learn as much as possible about elephant society. They're too young to release, so for now, that means learning from each other. But one particular youngster has a tougher road ahead of him. This is Namao. He's just two and a half years old and was found a year ago tangled in a snare.

He's been here ever since. Nemal can't even play with the gang at bath time. His only company is his keeper, Celinda. Luckily, they're firm friends, but he's missing out on the vital social bonding that elephants need if they're to prosper. It's not just about learning, it's about belonging.

When he leaves the water, it's immediately obvious why Namal can't play with the other autumns. When ETH rescued him from the snare, they couldn't save his leg. The prosthetic helps him get around, but he's just too fragile to hang out with the gang. The stir fear are convinced that there is hope.

Apart from his disability, Namal is a normal, healthy calf. He's smart enough to save Celinda the trouble of rubbing him dry. And like any youngster, he's always keen to make friends. For Namal, life goes on. Humans aren't such bad company.

And although he doesn't know it, this is a big day for him. The monsoon has brought new little luxuries. A mud bath is the perfect way to unwind. But he'll never be fit enough for release into the wild.

The film crew can't help feeling sorry for him. Not that Namal ever complains. He's been positive and outgoing since the day they first found him. And this is where that fighting spirit pays off. At long last, he's big enough to meet the gang. This is what elephants are made for.

It's what they need more than anything else. This is Namal's future. He's made his first proper friends, and it looks like he's loving every mission minute.

Animal Sanctuary, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Empathy, Education, Inspiration, Technology, Bbc Earth