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Episodes
1Challenges of Life
Oct 11, 200958 min
A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.
2Reptiles and Amphibians
Oct 18, 200958 min
A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.
3Mammals
Oct 25, 200959 min
How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.
4Fish
Nov 1, 200958 min
A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.
5Birds
Nov 8, 200958 min
A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.
6Insects
Nov 15, 200958 min
Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.
7Hunters and Hunted
Nov 21, 200958 min
Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.
8Creatures of the Deep
Nov 29, 200958 min
A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.
9Plants
Dec 6, 200958 min
A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.
10Primates
Dec 13, 200958 min
Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.
Cast
David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)
