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Race of life

Race of life

★ 10.0/10•2016•TV-Y7•Documentary
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Each week, Race of Life shows you the animals that have adapted and evolved to survive in their environments and keep predators at bay.  In the animal kingdom, each day is a battle for survival, and rushing to stay one step ahead of predators is a tiring job…as the sun rises the race begins all over again.

Bettina Dalton · Director

Nicola Swift · Screenplay

Max Serio · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 25, 2016

Episodes

Episode 1 - Survival Of The FittestE122m

Survival Of The Fittest

There are many fine examples of evolutionary history in the natural world. Whales evolved from land-dwelling creatures to today's marine mammals.

Mar 25, 2016

Episode 2 - The Big CatsE222m

The Big Cats

The leopard is perhaps the best-equipped big cat, with a population spread far and wide, but lions have almost no predators.

Apr 1, 2016

Episode 3 - The Great Desert RaceE322m

The Great Desert Race

Desert animals have evolved to handle heat and lack of water. This includes scorpions, which have existed since life first crawled from the sea.

Apr 1, 2016

Episode 4 - HerbivoresE422m

Herbivores

The African Savannah sees thousands of battles each day. How do elephants survive on a diet that even the strictest vegetarian would avoid?

Apr 1, 2016

Episode 5 - Natural WarriorsE522m

Natural Warriors

Males and females of some species fight viciously. Though they are usually not trying to kill each other, the fighting can result in death.

Apr 8, 2016

Episode 6 - Run Like The WindE622m

Run Like The Wind

With predators always looking for a meal, their prey must constantly avoid being eaten. Defensive adaptations add to their chances of survival.

Apr 8, 2016

Episode 7 - The Early BirdE722m

The Early Bird

Attack and escape scenarios involving avian predators and their prey, including horizontal speeding and diving to avoid capture.

Apr 8, 2016

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Reptiles

Crocodiles are descended from animals that roamed Earth 250 million years ago, while snakes rely on the sun to control their temperature.

Apr 15, 2016

Episode 9 - DefensesE922m

Defenses

From insects that look like leaves and snakes that play dead to flying fish and poisonous toads, animals defend themselves in fascinating ways.

Apr 15, 2016

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Underwater Predators

Almost all animals living in the sea have bodies designed for hunting or protection, and predators have adapted extreme measures to survive.

Apr 15, 2016

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Underwater Defences

Protecting themselves underwater is a matter of invention and reinvention, so aquatic animals deploy an array of strategies just to stay alive.

Apr 22, 2016

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Underwater Prey's Defenses

Protecting themselves underwater is a matter of invention and reinvention, so aquatic animals deploy an array of strategies just to stay alive.

Apr 22, 2016

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The Race Underfoot

There are many reasons why insects survive, from strong, flexible shells to wings that give them the option of flying away from danger.

Apr 22, 2016

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After Dark

Nocturnal animals use the dark to escape predators, avoid the heat of the day, and take turns sharing food and resources.

Apr 29, 2016

Actors

Dominic Frisby

Dominic Frisby

Narrator

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