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.
First Steps
Oct 23, 2014
Fur seals and flightless barnacle goose chicks fight to survive the challenges of infancy.
Growing Up
Oct 30, 2014
The moment when all animals must strike out on their own in search of independence.
Home
Nov 6, 2014
Animals must find homes that provide shelter from the elements and a refuge from enemies.
Power
Nov 13, 2014
To gain power an animal must find a way to rise through the ranks of its society.
Courtship
Nov 20, 2014
David Attenborough explores the courtship displays of flame bowerbirds and pufferfish.
Parenthood
Nov 27, 2014
In this episode, animals attempt to rear their offspring.
