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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.
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- E1 Challenges of LifeNext upOct 11, 2009 · 58 min · ★ 8.8
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A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.
- E2 Reptiles and AmphibiansOct 18, 2009 · 58 min · ★ 8.7
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A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.
- E3 MammalsOct 25, 2009 · 59 min · ★ 8.5
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How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.
- E4 FishNov 1, 2009 · 58 min · ★ 8.7
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A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.
- E5 BirdsNov 8, 2009 · 58 min · ★ 8.6
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A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.
- E6 InsectsNov 15, 2009 · 58 min · ★ 8.6
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Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.
- E7 Hunters and HuntedNov 21, 2009 · 58 min · ★ 8.6
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Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.
- E8 Creatures of the DeepNov 29, 2009 · 58 min · ★ 8.9
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A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.
- E9 PlantsDec 6, 2009 · 58 min · ★ 9.2
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A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.
- E10 PrimatesDec 13, 2009 · 58 min · ★ 8.8
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Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.
Cast & crew
Created by Martha Holmes
David AttenboroughVideos
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