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Life Episodes

    PrimatesSeries 1

    10/10 Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.

    PlantsSeries 1

    9/10 A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.

    Creatures of the DeepSeries 1

    8/10 A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.

    Hunters and HuntedSeries 1

    7/10 Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.

    InsectsSeries 1

    6/10 Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.

    BirdsSeries 1

    5/10 A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the marvellous spatuletail hummingbird.

    FishSeries 1

    4/10 A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.

    MammalsSeries 1

    3/10 How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.

    Reptiles and AmphibiansSeries 1

    2/10 A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.

    Challenges of LifeSeries 1

    1/10 A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.