Albert the sheep befriends Themba an orphaned baby elephant. Jessica the hippopotamus makes daily visits to the home of a South African couple. Eskimo dogs roughhouse with polar bears. A leopard and a golden retriever grow up together. A lion, tiger, and bear trio grow old together, and a goat and 2 dogs make an odd traveling family. This one-hour special takes a heartwarming look at these curious animal bonds.
National Geographic’s Unlikely Animal Friends 2 airs Friday, January 7th 9pm – but be sure to check your local listings and have your DVR ready. This looks like a winner for any animal lover, and a show your entire family can enjoy together.