Life - S1 E1

2. Reptiles and Amphibians

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

3. Mammals

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

4. Fish

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

5. Birds

A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.

6. Insects

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

7. Hunters and Hunted

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

8. Creatures of the Deep

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

9. Plants

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

10. Primates

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