Episode 1: Challenges of Life

2009-10-11

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

Runtime: 58 min

Episode 2: Reptiles and Amphibians

2009-10-18

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

Runtime: 58 min

Episode 3: Mammals

2009-10-25

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

Runtime: 59 min

Episode 4: Fish

2009-11-01

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

Runtime: 58 min

Episode 5: Birds

2009-11-08

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

Runtime: 58 min

Episode 6: Insects

2009-11-15

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

Runtime: 58 min

Episode 7: Hunters and Hunted

2009-11-21

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

Runtime: 58 min

Episode 8: Creatures of the Deep

2009-11-29

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

Runtime: 58 min

Episode 9: Plants

2009-12-06

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

Runtime: 58 min

Episode 10: Primates

2009-12-13

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

Runtime: 58 min