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The Trials of Life: Episode 12: Continuing the Line

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Continuing the Line

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Episode 12: Continuing the Line

BBC Two - The Trials of Life, Continuing the Line

A look at the many and varied ways that animals ensure their genes are passed on.

David Attenborough examines the lengths creatures will go to in order to make babies - to continue the line by passing on genes is the ultimate triumph.

David Attenborough looks at the many and varied ways that animals ensure their genes are passed on to the next generation.

Creatures will go to any lengths in order to make babies - to continue the line by passing on genes is the ultimate triumph.

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