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Triumph of Life
2000 1 season en
Despite overwhelming obstacles, life on Earth has evolved from the most humble of beginnings to a level of diversity that challenges human comprehension. The fittest have indeed survived -- even in places where no living creatures could be thought to exist. NATURE's six-part series presents the remarkable story of evolution and its survivors.
Cast
Liev Schreiber
George Page
Episodes
1 season available
- S1 · E1E1
The Four Billion Year War
Jan 14, 2000 53mExplains how both conflict and cooperation have helped shape the species that today populate our world. And it profiles the winners and losers - from the massive dinosaurs to the humble bacteria that have survived for billions of years.
- S1 · E2E2
The Mating Game
Jan 21, 2000 53mTake a passionate look at the evolution of sex, which allows a species to pass its genes along from generation to generation.
- S1 · E3E3
The Eternal Arms Race
Jan 28, 2000 53mAs predators became better hunters, their prey also evolved better defenses. The drive to survive has produced remarkable hunting strategies. Other animals have taken to deception.
- S1 · E4E4
Winning Teams
Feb 4, 2000 52mTake a close look at the alliances that animals have forged - with others of their own kind and very different organisms - in a bid to stay alive.
- S1 · E5E5
Brain Power
Feb 11, 2000 53mExplore the evolution of brains. The bundle of nerve cells that allows us to sense our surroundings, sort out information, and make decisions.
- S1 · E6E6
The Survivors
Feb 18, 2000 53mExplore the factors that make winners and losers in the game of life, and poses the question: who will triumph in the long run?
