Episodes

1. First Steps

Fur seals and flightless barnacle goose chicks fight to survive the challenges of infancy.

2. Growing Up

The moment when all animals must strike out on their own in search of independence.

3. Home

Animals must find homes that provide shelter from the elements and a refuge from enemies.

4. Power

To gain power an animal must find a way to rise through the ranks of its society.

5. Courtship

David Attenborough explores the courtship displays of flame bowerbirds and pufferfish.

6. Parenthood

In this episode, animals attempt to rear their offspring.

Overview

The remarkable and often perilous story of the journey through life. It is a story that unites each of us with every animal on the planet, because we all set out on this journey from the moment we are born. For animals there is just one goal in life – to continue their bloodline in the form of offspring. This series follows that journey through its six crucial stages: first steps, growing up, finding a home, gaining power, winning a mate and succeeding as a parent.

Details

Genres

Documentary

Language

EN

First Air Date

2014-10-23

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Available On

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Cast

David Attenborough