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Continuing the Line

Episode 12 of 12

David Attenborough looks at the many and varied ways that animals ensure their genes are passed on to the next generation.

Creatures will go to any lengths in order to make babies - to continue the line by passing on genes is the ultimate triumph.

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49 minutes

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Sat 25 Oct 201409:05
BBC Two

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PresenterDavid Attenborough
WriterDavid Attenborough
ProducerMarion Zunz

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  • Wed 19 Dec 199020:00
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