Season 1

E1. Challenges of Life

Oct 11, 2009 · 58m

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

E2. Reptiles and Amphibians

Oct 18, 2009 · 58m

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

E3. Mammals

Oct 25, 2009 · 59m

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

E4. Fish

Nov 1, 2009 · 58m

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

E5. Birds

Nov 8, 2009 · 58m

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

E6. Insects

Nov 15, 2009 · 58m

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

E7. Hunters and Hunted

Nov 21, 2009 · 58m

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

E8. Creatures of the Deep

Nov 29, 2009 · 58m

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

E9. Plants

Dec 6, 2009 · 58m

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

E10. Primates

Dec 13, 2009 · 58m

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