S1 E2 ∙ Reptiles and Amphibians ∙

David Attenborough unravels nature's mysteries. Reptiles and amphibians have developed many ways of conquering their shortcomings.

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S1 E3 · Mammals

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

S1 E4 · Fish

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

S1 E5 · Birds

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

S1 E6 · Insects

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