Life

Oct 11, 2009

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

Oct 18, 2009

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

Oct 25, 2009

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

Nov 1, 2009

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

Nov 8, 2009

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

Nov 15, 2009

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

Nov 21, 2009

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

Nov 29, 2009

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

Dec 6, 2009

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

Dec 13, 2009

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