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S01E13 - "After the Dark"
Aired on Apr 29, 2016, 7:00 PM
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Survival of the Fittest
The evolutionary rise of some of the world's greatest surviving creatures is followed.
Mar 18, 2016
30 min
The Big Cats
The cats who rule the animal kingdom are beautiful but deadly as this profile of four of the deadliest species shows.
Mar 18, 2016
30 min
The Great Desert Race
Documentary exploring how desert animals have armored themselves against the heat. These include the scorpion, one of the most ancient creatures on Earth.
Mar 25, 2016
30 min
Herbivores
A look at Earth's greatest herbivores. How do they survive and thrive on a diet that even the strictest vegetarian would pass on?
Mar 25, 2016
30 min
Natural Warriors
From food and territory to social status and mates, explore the many reasons why creatures are prepared to fight to the death.
Apr 1, 2016
30 min
Run Like the Wind
A look at the speedy ways creatures escape predators, including the Golden Wheel spider which can roll itself out of trouble by turning into a wheel.
Apr 1, 2016
30 min
The Early Bird
From the peregrine falcon, the world's fastest hunter, to the opportunist vulture, explore how three very different birds feed their ferocious appetites.
Apr 8, 2016
30 min
Reptiles
When it comes to survival, reptiles have some clever tricks up their sleeves, including a special type of lizard that can shed its tail to escape its predators.
Apr 8, 2016
30 min
Defences
From insects that look like leaves and snakes that play dead to flying fish and deadly toads, discover the many ways creatures defend themselves against predators.
Apr 15, 2016
30 min
Underwater Predators
From a lionfish's deadly spines to the lightning speed of a barracuda, sea creatures have adapted extreme methods and incredible weapons for survival.
Apr 15, 2016
30 min
Underwater Defences
From colour and camouflage to toxins and teeth, discover how underwater creatures survive the unforgiving ocean.
Apr 22, 2016
30 min
The Race Underfoot
What makes insects such incredible survivors? Explore the race of life on a smaller scale with a look at their extensive armoury and clever camouflage.
Apr 22, 2016
30 min
After the Dark
Peer deep into the darkness and discover how the animal kingdom's many nocturnal creatures have adapted to thrive in a world with no light.
Apr 29, 2016
30 min
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