Whatever walk of life, from bug to bear, we are all under threat. Every second, somewhere, something goes wrong for an animal. There's a fight or an attack, but what ultimately decides our fate? Is it already predetermined who lives or dies, is it in our hands? Do we take our chances, constantly living our lives seconds from disaster?

Life's about taking chances, but for some creatures it's just about getting from point A to B in one piece. Every day, plant-eaters run a gauntlet of predators. If they run into trouble, they have nothing but their wits and instinct to guide them. Luckily, wits and instinct can sometimes be enough, and when those emergency responses kick in, it can lead to some of nature's greatest escape.

Mini-monsters are born in all shapes and sizes, and some of the cutest can grow to be the most ferocious predators. To live, grow, and have babies of their own, they are all obliged to kill. It will be an intense childhood full of fun and games, food, failure, and grave danger. For those who succeed, a glorious future awaits at the top of the food chain.