Trials of Life

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1. 1ArrivingThe first episode examines the various methods by which creatures come into the world. Attenborough’s opening statement alludes to the annual spawning of the Ch50m
2. 2Growing UpThis programme describes the ways that various species care for their young. Attenborough defines childhood as achieving two tasks: growing and surviving. He hi50m
3. 3Finding FoodThe next installment is devoted to the ways in which animals gather their sustenance. Attenborough begins in the South American rainforest, where the proliferat50m
4. 4Hunting and EscapingThis episode looks at those that hunt other creatures and ways of avoiding capture. Attenborough is attacked by a pair of skuas as he approaches their nest, whi50m
5. 5Finding the WayThis programme explores forms of navigation. Attenborough starts in Africa at dusk, by describing some of the species that don't rely on sight. The spotted hyen50m
6. 6Home MakingThis installment deals with how animals construct their shelters from the elements and predators. Burrows and holes can provide considerable refuge, and Attenbo50m
7. 7Living TogetherThis episode focuses on those species that co-operate and depend on (or exploit) others. Spotted deer follow langur monkeys as they travel from tree to tree, ea50m
8. 8FightingThis programme details how fighting - both physical and psychological - is used for food, land or to gain a mate. Territorial conflict is demonstrated by the hu50m