Life

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 E1 · Challenges of Life

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

  • S1 E2 · Reptiles and Amphibians

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

  • 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.

  • S1 E7 · Hunters and Hunted

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

  • S1 E8 · Creatures of the Deep

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

  • S1 E9 · Plants

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

  • S1 E10 · Primates

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