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The Demands of the Egg

Episode 8 of 10

David Attenborough presents a natural history of birds. Here he focuses on their varied nest-building techniques and their struggles to protect their eggs.

David Attenborough presents a natural history of birds. In this programme, he examines the variety of ways in which birds construct their nests and protect their eggs from predators. Including breathtaking scenes of aerial piracy and a remarkable 3-D animated view of the processes involved in laying an egg.

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55 minutes

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Tue 18 Nov 201414:40
BBC Two Wales

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Credits

PresenterDavid Attenborough
ProducerMiles Barton

Broadcasts

  • Wed 9 Dec 199820:00
    BBC One London
  • Wed 20 Jun 200722:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 16 Nov 201311:05
    BBC Two HD, England, Scotland & Wales only
  • Tue 18 Nov 201413:05
    BBC Two England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & HD only
  • Tue 18 Nov 201414:40
    BBC Two Wales

The challenges of life for birds, at BBC Nature

The challenges of life for birds, at BBC Nature

As birds are warm-blooded, their eggs have to be incubated, or the embryos will perish.