LifeSeason 12009 · 10 episodesEpisodes1Challenges of LifeA look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.2Reptiles and AmphibiansA look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.3MammalsHow mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.4FishA look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.5BirdsA slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.6InsectsSuper-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.7Hunters and HuntedUnique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.8Creatures of the DeepA look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.9PlantsA look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.10PrimatesPrimates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.
