Life in the Undergrowth

20051 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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David Attenborough shares how animals left the seas to colonise the land over 400 million years ago.

Invasion of the Land: Episode Image
Episode 1Invasion of the Land

Revealing how animals first left the seas to colonise the land over 400 million years ago.

Taking To The Air: Episode Image
Episode 2Taking To The Air

The story of the winged insects that were the first creatures to take to the air.

The Silk Spinners: Episode Image
Episode 3The Silk Spinners

David Attenborough looks at the many uses of silk in the insect world.

Intimate Relations: Episode Image
Episode 4Intimate Relations

A look at the alliances and partnerships tiny creatures form with each other and plants.

Supersocieties: Episode Image
Episode 5Supersocieties

Revealing how small insects can accomplish great things by working in amazing partnerships.

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