Race of life

Season 12016

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.

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14 Episodes

E01 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.

March 25, 2016

E02 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.

April 1, 2016

E03 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.

April 1, 2016

E04 Herbivores

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

April 1, 2016

E05 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.

April 8, 2016

E06 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.

April 8, 2016

E07 The Early Bird

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

April 8, 2016

E08 Reptiles

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

April 15, 2016

E09 Defenses

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

April 15, 2016

E10 Underwater Predators

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

April 15, 2016

E11 Underwater Defences

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

April 22, 2016

E12 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.

April 22, 2016

E13 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.

April 22, 2016

E14 After Dark

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

April 29, 2016

Race of life

E01 Survival Of The Fittest

E02 The Big Cats

E03 The Great Desert Race

E04 Herbivores

E05 Natural Warriors

E06 Run Like The Wind

E07 The Early Bird

E08 Reptiles

E09 Defenses

E10 Underwater Predators

E11 Underwater Defences

E12 Underwater Prey's Defenses

E13 The Race Underfoot

E14 After Dark

K. Street Pali Hill

Aşk Oyunu

Lo Cartanyà

El Desafío: The Box

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Ezra

Camel News Caravan

Mr. Birchum

Hantu Van Sewa

Cici & DeeDee - Dollars i Dubai

Relationship Status

The Legend of Flying Daggers

Sonny Spoon

Almost Grown

O Limite do Universo: Além da Fronteira Infinita

Cuisines des terroirs

Legendz: Tale of the Dragon Kings

E01 Survival Of The Fittest

E02 The Big Cats

E03 The Great Desert Race

E04 Herbivores

E05 Natural Warriors

E06 Run Like The Wind

E07 The Early Bird

E08 Reptiles

E09 Defenses

E10 Underwater Predators

E11 Underwater Defences

E12 Underwater Prey's Defenses

E13 The Race Underfoot

E14 After Dark