Race of life

2016 · TMDB 10.0/10 (1 votes)

Documentary

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About Race of life

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.

Status
Ended
TMDB rating
10.0/10 from 1 votes
Seasons
1
Episodes
14

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

Latest aired season

Season 1

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Survival Of The Fittest episode still
S1 E122 min

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.

The Big Cats episode still
S1 E222 min

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.

The Great Desert Race episode still
S1 E322 min

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.

Herbivores episode still
S1 E422 min

Herbivores

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

Natural Warriors episode still
S1 E522 min

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.

Run Like The Wind episode still
S1 E622 min

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.

The Early Bird episode still
S1 E722 min

The Early Bird

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

S1 E822 min

Reptiles

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

Defenses episode still
S1 E922 min

Defenses

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

S1 E1022 min

Underwater Predators

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

S1 E1122 min

Underwater Defences

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

S1 E1222 min

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.

S1 E1322 min

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.

S1 E1422 min

After Dark

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

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