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