Episode 1
Challenges of Life
A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.
TV series
Life
2009TV-G1 season8.4 / 10
Four years, 3000 filming days, ten part blockbuster.
David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.
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David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.
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Episode 2
Reptiles and Amphibians
A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.
Episode 3
Mammals
How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.
Episode 4
Fish
A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.
Episode 5
Birds
A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.
Episode 6
Insects
Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.
Episode 7
Hunters and Hunted
Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.
Episode 8
Creatures of the Deep
A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.
Episode 9
Plants
A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.
Episode 10
Primates
Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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