Survival of the Fittest
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2016
The evolutionary rise of some of the world's greatest surviving creatures is followed.
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2016
The evolutionary rise of some of the world's greatest surviving creatures is followed.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2016
The cats who rule the animal kingdom are beautiful but deadly as this profile of four of the deadliest species shows.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2016
Documentary exploring how desert animals have armored themselves against the heat. These include the scorpion, one of the most ancient creatures on Earth.
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2016
A look at Earth's greatest herbivores. How do they survive and thrive on a diet that even the strictest vegetarian would pass on?
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2016
From food and territory to social status and mates, explore the many reasons why creatures are prepared to fight to the death.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2016
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.
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2016
From the peregrine falcon, the world's fastest hunter, to the opportunist vulture, explore how three very different birds feed their ferocious appetites.
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2016
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.
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2016
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.
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2016
From a lionfish's deadly spines to the lightning speed of a barracuda, sea creatures have adapted extreme methods and incredible weapons for survival.
Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2016
From colour and camouflage to toxins and teeth, discover how underwater creatures survive the unforgiving ocean.
Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2016
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.
Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2016
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.