David Attenborough takes a look at the unique approaches of several different animal species to motherhood.

Documentary in which David Attenborough investigates the latest discoveries about dolphin intellect. For the first time ever he 'talks' to dolphins, putting them to the test and finding out about their remarkable wild behaviour.

Paternal care among animals is observed in Africa.

David Attenborough investigates some real dragons, lizards with characteristics as extraordinary as their mythical ancestors. Drawn to fire and sporting amazing colours, the lizards can even fly.

How new technology has brought an animal back from the dead

David Attenborough turns detective to investigate the 'murder' of a gazelle fawn which died on the Africa veldt. Lining up the usual suspects : lions, cheetahs, leopards and jackals : he reveals the behaviour of each, uncovering surprising animal interactions, and finds out which of the predators is the killer.

David Attenborough profiles the peregrine falcon, the fastest predator on Earth. With the help of an RAF fighter jet, coupled with footage of the falcon in action, he demonstrates its deadly accuracy, and reveals how the bird gains the skills needed to survive and live up to its fearsome reputation

One of nature's most industrious animals, beavers, divert rivers, fell trees and build log cabins. But unlike humans, any one beaver can embody all the skills of a lumberjack, a carpenter, an architect, a surveyor and a hydro-engineer.

David Attenborough looks at scorpions, nature's tough-guys that rank amongst the most ancient of land animals.