The remarkable and often perilous story of the journey through life. It is a story that unites each of us with every animal on the planet, because we all set out on this journey from the moment we are born. For animals there is just one goal in life – to continue their bloodline in the form of offspring. This series follows that journey through its six crucial stages: first steps, growing up, finding a home, gaining power, winning a mate and succeeding as a parent.
Cast: David Attenborough
Season 1
6 episodes
1. First StepsFur seals and flightless barnacle goose chicks fight to survive the challenges of infancy.TV-PGCC59minOct 23, 2014
2. Growing UpThe moment when all animals must strike out on their own in search of independence.TV-PGCC59minOct 30, 2014
3. HomeAnimals must find homes that provide shelter from the elements and a refuge from enemies.TV-PGCC59minNov 6, 2014
4. PowerTo gain power an animal must find a way to rise through the ranks of its society.TV-PGCC59minNov 13, 2014
5. CourtshipDavid Attenborough explores the courtship displays of flame bowerbirds and pufferfish.TV-PGCC59minNov 20, 2014
6. ParenthoodIn this episode, animals attempt to rear their offspring.TV-PGCC59minNov 27, 2014
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Life Story
The remarkable and often perilous story of the journey through life. It is a story that unites each of us with every animal on the planet, because we all set out on this journey from the moment we are born. For animals there is just one goal in life – to continue their bloodline in the form of offspring. This series follows that journey through its six crucial stages: first steps, growing up, finding a home, gaining power, winning a mate and succeeding as a parent.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Mike Gunton
- Studio
- BBC, Discovery, France Télévisions
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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