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 E5 · Birds
A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.
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.
In Search Of The Snow Gods
Description: A team of scientists scale the heights on one of Africa's few snow-topped mountain ranges.; Category: Natural History; 1 episode available.
Blue Planet
Description: David Attenborough narrates a natural history of the oceans.; Category: Natural History; 7 episodes available.
Wild Colombia with Nigel Marven
Description: Nigel journeys through Colombia visiting major wildlife habitats from Andes to Amazon.; Category: Natural History; 4 episodes available.
The Hidden River
Description: A team explores the lost and mysterious world of the the Essequibo River.; Category: Natural History; 3 episodes available.
Operation Arctic with Simon Reeve
Description: Kate Humble, Simon Reeve and Gordon Buchanan travel to the Arctic to study polar bears.; Category: Natural History; 4 episodes available.
Africa From Above
Description: Take to the skies to discover a fresh perspective of the continent.; Category: Natural History; 10 episodes available.
Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo With Jane Goodall
Description: Follow Dr Jane Goodall's journey to create the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa.; Category: Natural History; 5 episodes available.
China's Secret Monkey Kingdom
Description: China's Chongzuo nature reserve is the last refuge for the endangered white-headed langur.; Category: Natural History; 1 episode available.
Fascinating New Zealand
Description: Embark on a breathtaking journey across both islands of New Zealand.; Category: Natural History; 2 episodes available.
Attenborough and The Sea Dragon
Description: The 200 million-year-old remains of an ichthyosaur found on the Jurassic Coast.; Category: Natural History; 1 episode available.
Life in the Great Wetlands
Description: Documentary series exploring remarkable biodiversity found in wetland regions.; Category: Natural History; 5 episodes available.
