The moment when all animals must strike out on their own in search of independence. Show more
Life
Episode 2: Reptiles and Amphibians
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
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David Attenborough reveals the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings, whether for safety, breeding or capturing prey. Show more
Life
Episode 6: Insects
58 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD
Available for years
The nature documentary looks at the most successful animal group, with 200 million insects for each human. The key is an armoured covering that takes on almost any shape. Show more
Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. The lioness leader of a once mighty pride must now battle for their very survival. Show more
Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. A painted wolf matriarch's feud with her daughter threatens to bring the dynasty down. Show more
Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. David, a chimpanzee in Senegal, tries to overcome threats to his leadership and ensure an heir. Show more
Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. A colony of emperor penguins try to keep themselves and their chicks alive through the winter. Show more
Documentary following endangered species fighting for their survival. A tigress must protect her cubs while battling rivals who want to steal her lands and overthrow her. Show more
Animals must try to gain a position of power to have the best access to food and water, and to attract the opposite sex. Show more
Animals attempt to rear their offspring. A mother zebra must decide where to lead her young foal across the river. Show more
A look at the beautiful, bizarre worlds created by water plants. Flowers smother rivers and lakes. Plants fight and hunt. A river bubbles like champagne as plants create the atmosphere itself. Show more
Two out of five wild plants are threatened with extinction. Today people are finding remarkable ways to help them, and so make our world a little greener and a little wilder. Show more
Desert plants spend decades in suspended animation waiting for rain, or they travel to find it. They survive using weapons, camouflage and surprising alliances with animals. Show more
Tropical rainforests are plant battlegrounds. New filming techniques allow us to enter the world of plants to see it from their perspective and on their timescale. Show more
Plants of the seasonal world face constant change. They use use strategy, deception and feats of engineering to survive. Most importantly, they must get their timing right. Show more