Life Story (2014–2014)
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Plot
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.
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Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
PowerTo gain power an animal must find a way to rise through the ranks of its society. - 02
First StepsFur seals and flightless barnacle goose chicks fight to survive the challenges of infancy. - 03
Growing UpThe moment when all animals must strike out on their own in search of independence.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01First StepsOctober 23, 2014Fur seals and flightless barnacle goose chicks fight to survive the challenges of infancy.
- S01E02Growing UpOctober 30, 2014The moment when all animals must strike out on their own in search of independence.
- S01E03
HomeNovember 6, 2014Animals must find homes that provide shelter from the elements and a refuge from enemies. - S01E04Season's bestPowerNovember 13, 2014To gain power an animal must find a way to rise through the ranks of its society.
- S01E05
CourtshipNovember 20, 2014David Attenborough explores the courtship displays of flame bowerbirds and pufferfish. - S01E06
ParenthoodNovember 27, 2014In this episode, animals attempt to rear their offspring.
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