E1 - Challenges of Life

Aired: October 11, 2009

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

E2 - Reptiles and Amphibians

Aired: October 18, 2009

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

E3 - Mammals

Aired: October 25, 2009

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

E4 - Fish

Aired: November 01, 2009

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

E5 - Birds

Aired: November 08, 2009

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

E6 - Insects

Aired: November 15, 2009

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

E7 - Hunters and Hunted

Aired: November 21, 2009

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

E8 - Creatures of the Deep

Aired: November 29, 2009

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

E9 - Plants

Aired: December 06, 2009

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

E10 - Primates

Aired: December 13, 2009

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