David Attenborough examines animals with an amazing ability to find their way - the dung beetle uses the sun, moon and even the Milky Way. Show more

David Attenborough explores whether there is counting in the natural world. Show more

David Attenborough investigates two shells that have proved to be winners in evolution: the tortoise's shell and the shells of birds' eggs. Show more

How and why do female Komodo dragons and aphids reproduce by virgin births?

Sir David looks at animals that are able to thrive in extremely cold conditions.

Examining the remarkable animals who have mastered the problems of life in the dark.

Investigating the gorilla and the vampire bat, two creatures with fearsome reputations.

Animals and plants with abilities so remarkable they seem almost supernatural.

David Attenborough examines animals with extreme young. The panda gives birth to the smallest baby of any mammal, while the kiwi's egg is almost too large to lay. Show more

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some of nature's most fascinating creatures and plants. The giraffe's stretched neck has intrigued people for centuries. Show more

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some fascinating creatures and plants. How can the skin of two very different animals help them live long and healthy lives? Show more

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some fascinating creatures and plants. Female Komodo dragons can reproduce without ever having contact with a male. Show more

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind fascinating creatures and plants. The giant squid has the largest eyes known in the animal kingdom. But what is it looking at? Show more

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some fascinating creatures and plants. Research is revealing hidden plant senses, such as flowers that use electrical signals. Show more

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some fascinating creatures and plants. Animals usually behave in a way that is characteristic of their gender, but not always. Show more

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some fascinating creatures and plants. Are the defensive armours of the rhino and the hedgehog really what they seem? Show more

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some fascinating creatures and plants. Humans are not alone in using medicines against injuries and infection. Show more

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some fascinating creatures and plants. The bodies of some animals stretch and shrink in extraordinary ways. Show more

Sir David Attenborough examines the mysteries behind some fascinating creatures and plants. How have the curious minds of orangutans and crows helped them become so inventive? Show more

Sir David investigates creatures that have made the ordinary extraordinary. Show more