October 11, 2009 • 58m
A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.
October 18, 2009 • 58m
A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.
October 25, 2009 • 59m
How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.
November 1, 2009 • 58m
A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.
November 8, 2009 • 58m
A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.
November 15, 2009 • 58m
Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.
November 21, 2009 • 58m
Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.
November 29, 2009 • 58m
A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.
December 6, 2009 • 58m
A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.
December 13, 2009 • 58m
Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.