Name: The Trials of Life
Released: 1990-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: David Attenborough

TV Show · Documentary · Special Interest

In the natural world, life is one long struggle, a challenge for even the fittest animal. Leaving parents, searching for food, building a home, finding a mate; each day brings a new test. In this classic BBC natural history documentary series, Sir David Attenborough investigates the many amazing ways in which creatures from all parts of the globe face up to and resolve The Trials of Life.

1990 · 48m

Starring David Attenborough

EPISODE 1

Arriving

In the natural world, birth is the first dangerous step into a hazardous existence.
EPISODE 2

Growing Up

From creches of bats to elephant babysitters, a look at how animals bring up their young.
EPISODE 3

Finding Food

David Attenborough looks at the ingenious ways animals solve the problem of finding food.
EPISODE 4

Hunting and Escaping

David Attenborough looks at the life-and-death duels which are fought daily in the wild.
EPISODE 5

Finding the Way

Animals possess some amazing navigation skills to help them find their way in the world.
EPISODE 6

Homemaking

David Attenborough reveals how animals keep out the elements and unwanted visitors.