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8.4406 votes2009TV-G50mEndedDocumentaryOfficial site

Synopsis

“Four years, 3000 filming days, ten part blockbuster.”

David Attenborough looks at the extraordinary ends to which animals and plants go in order to survive. Featuring epic spectacles, amazing TV firsts and examples of new wildlife behaviour.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Challenges of LifeNow viewing2009-10-1158m8.8A look at how some animals and plants go to extremes to give themselves a chance to breed.
2. Reptiles and Amphibians2009-10-1858m8.6A look at the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings.
3. Mammals2009-10-2559m8.5How mammals dominate the planet through having warm blood and by caring for their young.
4. Fish2009-11-0158m8.7A look at various fish species including sea dragon, fringehead and Hawaiian goby.
5. Birds2009-11-0858m8.6A slow-motion camera captures the unique flight of the Marvellous Spatuletail Hummingbird.
6. Insects2009-11-1558m8.6Super-slow motion shows a bombardier beetle firing boiling liquid at its enemies.
7. Hunters and Hunted2009-11-2158m8.6Unique footage of a killer whale engaging in sneaky behaviour to hunt elephant seal pups.
8. Creatures of the Deep2009-11-2958m8.8A look at marine invertebrates, including Humboldt squid, starfish and giant octopuses.
9. Plants2009-12-0658m9.2A look at plants and the ingenious and manipulative ways they counter life's challenges.
10. Primates2009-12-1358m8.8Primates are just like humans - intelligent, quarrelsome, family-centred.

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David Attenborough
Self - Narrator (voice)

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Is Life available to watch online?

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How many seasons does Life have?

Life has 1 season and 10 episodes.

When did Life first air?

Life first aired in 2009.

Is Life still running?

Life's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is Life?

Life is classified as Documentary.