Race of life

Race of life

  • 2016
  • 1 Seasons
  • 14 Episodes
  •  10  (1)
  •   Ended

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.

Race of life
Seasons
After Dark
14. After Dark
April 29, 2016
Nocturnal animals use the dark to escape predators, avoid the heat of the day, and take turns sharing food and resources.
The Race Underfoot
13. The Race Underfoot
April 22, 2016
There are many reasons why insects survive, from strong, flexible shells to wings that give them the option of flying away from danger.
Underwater Prey's Defenses
12. Underwater Prey's Defenses
April 22, 2016
Protecting themselves underwater is a matter of invention and reinvention, so aquatic animals deploy an array of strategies just to stay alive.
Underwater Defences
11. Underwater Defences
April 22, 2016
Protecting themselves underwater is a matter of invention and reinvention, so aquatic animals deploy an array of strategies just to stay alive.
Underwater Predators
10. Underwater Predators
April 15, 2016
Almost all animals living in the sea have bodies designed for hunting or protection, and predators have adapted extreme measures to survive.
Defenses
9. Defenses
April 15, 2016
From insects that look like leaves and snakes that play dead to flying fish and poisonous toads, animals defend themselves in fascinating ways.
Reptiles
8. Reptiles
April 15, 2016
Crocodiles are descended from animals that roamed Earth 250 million years ago, while snakes rely on the sun to control their temperature.
The Early Bird
7. The Early Bird
April 08, 2016
Attack and escape scenarios involving avian predators and their prey, including horizontal speeding and diving to avoid capture.
Run Like The Wind
6. Run Like The Wind
April 08, 2016
With predators always looking for a meal, their prey must constantly avoid being eaten. Defensive adaptations add to their chances of survival.
Natural Warriors
5. Natural Warriors
April 08, 2016
Males and females of some species fight viciously. Though they are usually not trying to kill each other, the fighting can result in death.
Herbivores
4. Herbivores
April 01, 2016
The African Savannah sees thousands of battles each day. How do elephants survive on a diet that even the strictest vegetarian would avoid?
The Great Desert Race
3. The Great Desert Race
April 01, 2016
Desert animals have evolved to handle heat and lack of water. This includes scorpions, which have existed since life first crawled from the sea.
The Big Cats
2. The Big Cats
April 01, 2016
The leopard is perhaps the best-equipped big cat, with a population spread far and wide, but lions have almost no predators.
Survival Of The Fittest
1. Survival Of The Fittest
March 25, 2016
There are many fine examples of evolutionary history in the natural world. Whales evolved from land-dwelling creatures to today's marine mammals.
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    March 25, 2016
  • Rating
    10  (1)