The Mating Game

2021•1 series

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Finding a mate is not just about love: the survival of an entire species could depend on it. Sir David Attenborough reveals spectacular scenes of courting and companionship in the natural world.

Episode 1Grassland: In Plain Sight

Grasslands: In Plain Sight. Out in the open grasslands, mating strategies are on show for all to see.

Episode 2Oceans: Out of the Blue

In the huge expanse of the oceans, ingenuity is the key to success in the mating game.

Episode 3Jungles: In the Thick of It

To win the mating game in teeming jungles, you need to be able to stand out from the crowd.

Episode 4Freshwater: Timing Is Everything

The cycle of freshwater triggers spectacular mating rituals and fierce competition.

Episode 5Against All Odds

Animals facing the greatest odds have the most extraordinary mating strategies of all.

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