Season 1

(2009)
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Episodes 10

1 Challenges of Life

October 11, 2009

58m

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

2 Reptiles and Amphibians

October 18, 2009

58m

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

3 Mammals

October 25, 2009

59m

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

4 Fish

November 1, 2009

58m

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

5 Birds

November 8, 2009

58m

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

6 Insects

November 15, 2009

58m

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

7 Hunters and Hunted

November 21, 2009

58m

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

8 Creatures of the Deep

November 29, 2009

58m

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

9 Plants

December 6, 2009

58m

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

10 Primates

December 13, 2009

58m

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

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