S2 E1 • Virgin Birth

Sir David Attenborough reveals more of nature's most amazing animals. Looking at the way female Komodo dragons and aphids reproduce.

Première diffusion : 18 février 2014

S2 E2 • Armoured Animals

Sir David Attenborough tells us about some amazing animals. Focusing on the rhino and hedgehog, which have developed thick skin to protect them.

Première diffusion : 18 février 2014

S2 E3 • Life in the Dark

Sir David Attenborough looks at the eyes of squid and owls and how they've managed to maximise their vision.

Première diffusion : 25 février 2014

S2 E4 • Curious Imposters

In Curious Imposters we look at cuckoos and the way the death's-head hawkmoth steals honey.

Première diffusion : 25 février 2014

S2 E5 • Bad Reputations

In Bad Reputations, we’ll see how the gorilla and the vampire bat both gained frightening reputations when first discovered by explorers and scientists.

Première diffusion : 4 mars 2014

S2 E6 • Shocking Senses

Plants and animals have some curious super senses that we find hard to fathom in our world of only five senses. We learn about how naturalists found out some eels were electric.

Première diffusion : 4 mars 2014

S2 E7 • Life on Ice

Emperor penguins and wood frogs have remarkable adaptations to survive the most challenging of conditions.

Première diffusion : 11 mars 2014

S2 E8 • Spinners and Weavers

Nature's inventiveness is expertly highlighted in the artistry of weaving and the unique properties of silk.

Première diffusion : 11 mars 2014

S2 E9 • Strange Parents

Sir David Attenborough shines the spotlight on nature's most amazing animals. Looking at female hyaenas and why male seahorses give birth.

Première diffusion : 18 mars 2014

S2 E10 • Magical Appearances

Magical Appearances explores how swallows magically appear each spring and asks how did complex and beautiful insects like butterflies suddenly arrive in the summer.

Première diffusion : 18 mars 2014