1) Life story - In this first episode, animals overcome their first great hurdle - surviving infancy.

2) Growing up - The moment when all animals must strike out on their own in search of independence.

3) Home - Animals must find a home that provides the necessities of life, shelter from the elements and a refuge from enemies.

4) Power - David Attenboroughlooks at the importance of power in the animal world. An orphaned, friendless young chimp's first attempt to gain a place in his troop ends in a beating, while youngsters have to know how to deal with a venomous snake to get anywhere in meerkat society.

5) Courtship - Nature documentary with David Attenborough. The competition to breed has created both the most extraordinary beauty and the most violent battles seen in nature.

6) Parenthood - Animals attempt to rear their offspring. A mother zebra must decide where to lead her young foal across the river.

7) The full circle - compilation of some of the best bits from the series.

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