Synopsis

This magnificent series celebrates the incredible variety of the world's best-loved creatures and provides fresh insight into their fascinating way of life. Contains all ten episodes, from the popular BBC series with David Attenborough.To Fly or Not to Fly: When the dinosaurs disappeared, some birds abandoned flight and made a bid to take over the earth. And some are still doing so today. The Mastery of Flight: Speed, endurance and unrivalled agility are the hallmarks of the aces of the skies The Insatiable Appetite: A diversity of bill shapes and sizes have evolved to cope with all the most difficult-to-find foods, but some birds still need tools. Meat Eaters: Both hunters and scavengers need incredible strategies and skills to compete for their elusive prey. The Demands of the Egg: The drive to reproduce is fraught with danger. The Problems of Parenthood: Bringing up a baby is a full-time job that requires some very special skills. The Limits of Endurance: Changes and disasters wrought by both nature and man create new challengers. Fishing for a Living: The earth's vast areas of fresh and salt water provide dinner for millions of birds. Signals and Songs: Communication makes everything possible. Finding Partners: Extraordinary displays and bizarre mating rituals.

More Information

• Catalogue Number: BBCDVD1020
• Number of Discs: 2
• Studio / Label: BBC Video
• Release Date: 04/12/2000
• Secondary Genre: Other
• Certificate: E - Exempt