Life Story

'Life Story', narrated by Sir David Attenborough, shows how animals attempt to overcome the challenges that face them at each of the six crucial stages of life.

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First Steps

Each and every animal is born with a chance: to survive, thrive and produce their very own next generation

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Growing Up

On reaching adulthood the moment comes when animals must strike out on their own

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Home

To survive, animals need a place that provides the necessities of life

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Power

An individual's life journey interweaves with many others, and power is the ultimate prize

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Courtship

Dazzling colors, elaborate dances and powerful weapons are all ways to attract and defend a mate

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Parenthood

Successfully raising offspring is the next best thing to immortality, but it's far from easy