Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11
Challenges of LifeA look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.58m2
Reptiles and AmphibiansA look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.58m3
MammalsHow mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.59m4
FishA look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.58m5
BirdsA slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.58m6
InsectsSuper-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.58m7
Hunters and HuntedUnique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.58m8
Creatures of the DeepA look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.58m9
PlantsA look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.58m10
PrimatesPrimates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.58m
Challenges of LifeA look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.58m2Reptiles and AmphibiansA look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.58m3MammalsHow mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.59m4FishA look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.58m5BirdsA slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.58m6InsectsSuper-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.58m7Hunters and HuntedUnique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.58m8Creatures of the DeepA look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.58m9PlantsA look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.58m10PrimatesPrimates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.58mCast
