Bakari is the Serengeti's Most Eligible Single Dad
In an unexpected turn of events, Serengeti's Bakari the baboon made a choice to adopt the orphaned baby of his beloved Subira. Parenting is a challenge for any species and as a new single father, Bakari remains dedicated throughout many struggles and triumphs in raising a new child. Watch Serengeti now on discovery+.
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Bakari stole our hearts when he adopted an orphaned baboon after his mother died. Without a parent, the baby would not be able to survive.
With the great migration underway, traveling with young ones means free rides on dad. Without Bakari keeping up with the troop the little one would've surely been forgotten.
The leader of the baboon troop does not approve of Bakari or his new baby, but Bakari stands up for himself and shows he is a protective dad.
Bakari's new role of fartherhood demands his focus and time spent caring for his new child. There will always be challenges but Bakari refuses to give up.
Rasing a baby alone is a daunting task for any parent but luckily Bakari is able to attract the help of an experienced female from the troop. Working together they ensure the survival of this orphaned young and start a new family together.