Series·2009·TV-G·1 season

Life

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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.

Created by Martha Holmes

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Challenges of LifeE1 · 58 min

A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.

Reptiles and AmphibiansE2 · 58 min

A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.

MammalsE3 · 59 min

How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.

FishE4 · 58 min

A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.

BirdsE5 · 58 min

A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.

InsectsE6 · 58 min

Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.

Hunters and HuntedE7 · 58 min

Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.

Creatures of the DeepE8 · 58 min

A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.

PlantsE9 · 58 min

A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.

PrimatesE10 · 58 min

Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.

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David Attenborough
David AttenboroughSelf - Narrator (voice)

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