E01 · Challenges of Life 58m
10/11/2009
A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.
E02 · Reptiles and Amphibians 58m
10/18/2009
A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.
E03 · Mammals 59m
10/25/2009
How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.
E04 · Fish 58m
11/1/2009
A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.
E05 · Birds 58m
11/8/2009
A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.
E06 · Insects 58m
11/15/2009
Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.
E07 · Hunters and Hunted 58m
11/21/2009
Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.
E08 · Creatures of the Deep 58m
11/29/2009
A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.
E09 · Plants 58m
12/6/2009
A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.
E10 · Primates 58m
12/13/2009
Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.