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Life

Four years, 3000 filming days, ten part blockbuster.

  • 2009
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~50m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 8.4/10

David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.

Latest: Season 1 · 2009

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  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.

  2. E2. Reptiles and Amphibians

    Oct 18, 2009 · 58m

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

  3. E3. Mammals

    Oct 25, 2009 · 59m

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

  4. E4. Fish

    Nov 1, 2009 · 58m

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

  5. E5. Birds

    Nov 8, 2009 · 58m

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

  6. E6. Insects

    Nov 15, 2009 · 58m

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

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