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The Trials of Life

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The Trials of Life

Nature documentary series examining animal behaviour presented by David Attenborough.

1. Arriving (49 mins)

1. Arriving
How animals employ an extraordinary variety of techniques to disperse their offspring.
49 mins
2. Growing Up
From creches of bats to elephant babysitters, a look at how animals bring up their young.
49 mins
3. Finding Food
David Attenborough looks at the ingenious ways animals solve the problem of finding food.
49 mins
4. Hunting and Escaping
David Attenborough looks at the life-and-death duels which are fought daily in the wild.
49 mins
5. Finding the Way
David Attenborough looks at how creatures find their way around the earth.
48 mins
6. Home Making
David Attenborough looks at how animals build their homes.
49 mins
7. Living Together
David Attenborough looks at how animals form partnerships.
49 mins
8. Fighting
Aggression is widespread in animals. But teeth, hooves and horns can cause severe injury.
49 mins
9. Friends and Rivals
David Attenborough examines how recognising friends is vital in the animal kingdom.
48 mins
10. Talking to Strangers
David Attenborough examines the methods of communication in the animal kingdom.
49 mins
11. Courting
David Attenborough examines courtship rituals in the animal kingdom.
49 mins
12. Continuing the Line
A look at the many and varied ways that animals ensure their genes are passed on.
49 mins