David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.
Cast: David Attenborough
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Season 1
10 episodes
1. Challenges of LifeA look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.TV-GCC58minOct 11, 2009
2. Reptiles and AmphibiansA look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.TV-GCC58minOct 18, 2009
3. MammalsHow mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.TV-GCC59minOct 25, 2009
4. FishA look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.TV-GCC58minNov 1, 2009
5. BirdsA slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.TV-GCC58minNov 8, 2009
6. InsectsSuper-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.TV-GCC58minNov 15, 2009
7. Hunters and HuntedUnique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.TV-GCC58minNov 21, 2009
8. Creatures of the DeepA look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.TV-GCC58minNov 29, 2009
9. PlantsA look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.TV-GCC58minDec 6, 2009
10. PrimatesPrimates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.TV-GCC58minDec 13, 2009
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David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Simon Blakeney, Stephen Lyle, Martha Holmes
- Created by
- Martha Holmes
- Studio
- BBC
