Life

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Life10/10. The nature documentary examines primates, including armies of Hamadryas baboons battling on the plains of Ethiopia, and macaques in Japan lounging in thermal springs. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Feb 26, 3:30 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Life9/10. The nature series turns to plants and looks at the ingenious solutions that they employ to counter life's challenges, such as spring-loaded traps, suckers and claws. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Feb 25, 3:30 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Life8/10. Nature documentary series looks at marine invertebrates, some of the planet's most bizarre and beautiful animals, including Humboldt squid and giant octopuses. Also in HD. [S,AD]Wed, Feb 24, 3:30 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Life7/10. The nature documentary explores mammals' ability to learn new tricks to survive, and features unique footage of a killer whale hunting elephant seal pups. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Feb 23, 3:30 pmBBC TWO55 mins
Life6/10. The nature documentary looks at the most successful animal group, with 200 million insects for each human. The key is an armoured covering that takes on almost any shape. Also in HD. [S,AD]Mon, Feb 22, 3:30 pmBBC TWO60 mins
Life5/10. The nature documentary looks at birds and, with slow-motion cameras and aerial photography, reveals some of the extraordinary things that having feathers allows them to do. Also in HD. [S,AD]Fri, Feb 5, 3:45 pmBBC TWO65 mins
Life4/10. Nature documentary looking at the fish that dominate the planet's waters through their variety of shapes and behaviours, some like creatures from a fairytale. Also in HD. [S,AD]Thu, Feb 4, 3:45 pmBBC TWO65 mins
Life2/10. David Attenborough reveals the strategies used by reptiles and amphibians to conquer their shortcomings, whether for safety, breeding or capturing prey. Also in HD. [S,AD]Tue, Feb 2, 3:45 pmBBC TWO65 mins