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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.
Episode 10 : Primates
December. 13,2009
Episode 9 : Plants
December. 06,2009
A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.
Episode 8 : Creatures of the Deep
November. 29,2009
A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.
Episode 7 : Hunters and Hunted
November. 21,2009
Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.
Episode 6 : Insects
November. 15,2009
Episode 5 : Birds
November. 08,2009
A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.
Episode 4 : Fish
November. 01,2009
Episode 3 : Mammals
October. 25,2009
How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.
Episode 2 : Reptiles and Amphibians
October. 18,2009
A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.
Episode 1 : Challenges of Life
October. 11,2009
A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.
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