Life: Season 1
Episode Guide
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Challenges of Life
Oct 11, 2009
A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.
Reptiles and Amphibians
Oct 18, 2009
A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.
Mammals
Oct 25, 2009
How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.
Fish
Nov 1, 2009
A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.
Birds
Nov 8, 2009
A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.
Insects
Nov 15, 2009
Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.
Hunters and Hunted
Nov 21, 2009
Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.
Creatures of the Deep
Nov 29, 2009
A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.
Plants
Dec 6, 2009
A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.
Primates
Dec 13, 2009
Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.