1. First Steps

8.5

. 23 October 2014. 59 min

Fur seals and flightless barnacle goose chicks fight to survive the challenges of infancy.

2. Growing Up

8.5

. 30 October 2014. 59 min

The moment when all animals must strike out on their own in search of independence.

3. Home

8.5

. 6 November 2014. 59 min

Animals must find homes that provide shelter from the elements and a refuge from enemies.

4. Power

9

. 13 November 2014. 59 min

To gain power an animal must find a way to rise through the ranks of its society.

5. Courtship

5.5

. 20 November 2014. 59 min

David Attenborough explores the courtship displays of flame bowerbirds and pufferfish.

6. Parenthood

8

. 27 November 2014. 59 min

In this episode, animals attempt to rear their offspring.