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Race of life
Season 1 • Episode 9 • Defenses
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Race of life Season 1, Episode 9: Defenses
From insects that look like leaves and snakes that play dead to flying fish and poisonous toads, animals defend themselves in fascinating ways. Watch Race of life Season 1, Episode 9 Defenses in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Race of life Season 1, Episode 9 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Episodes
14 episodes
Survival Of The Fittest
There are many fine examples of evolutionary history in the natural world. Whales evolved from land-dwelling creatures to today's marine mammals.
22 min
The Big Cats
The leopard is perhaps the best-equipped big cat, with a population spread far and wide, but lions have almost no predators.
22 min
The Great Desert Race
Desert animals have evolved to handle heat and lack of water. This includes scorpions, which have existed since life first crawled from the sea.
22 min
Herbivores
The African Savannah sees thousands of battles each day. How do elephants survive on a diet that even the strictest vegetarian would avoid?
22 min
Natural Warriors
Males and females of some species fight viciously. Though they are usually not trying to kill each other, the fighting can result in death.
22 min
Run Like The Wind
With predators always looking for a meal, their prey must constantly avoid being eaten. Defensive adaptations add to their chances of survival.
22 min
The Early Bird
Attack and escape scenarios involving avian predators and their prey, including horizontal speeding and diving to avoid capture.
22 min
Reptiles
Crocodiles are descended from animals that roamed Earth 250 million years ago, while snakes rely on the sun to control their temperature.
22 min
Defenses
From insects that look like leaves and snakes that play dead to flying fish and poisonous toads, animals defend themselves in fascinating ways.
22 min
Underwater Predators
Almost all animals living in the sea have bodies designed for hunting or protection, and predators have adapted extreme measures to survive.
22 min
Underwater Defences
Protecting themselves underwater is a matter of invention and reinvention, so aquatic animals deploy an array of strategies just to stay alive.
22 min
Underwater Prey's Defenses
Protecting themselves underwater is a matter of invention and reinvention, so aquatic animals deploy an array of strategies just to stay alive.
22 min
The Race Underfoot
There are many reasons why insects survive, from strong, flexible shells to wings that give them the option of flying away from danger.
22 min
After Dark
Nocturnal animals use the dark to escape predators, avoid the heat of the day, and take turns sharing food and resources.
22 min