S1 E6 ∙ Insects ∙
The acclaimed nature series here looks at the most successful animal group. There are 200 million insects for each human. The key is an armoured and adaptable covering.
All episodes for series 1 of Life
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.
