Life in Cold Blood
Life in Cold Blood
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Life in Cold Blood

8.4 / 10
2008
1 season
5 episodes
Documentary

David Attenborough reveals the surprising truth about the cold-blooded lives of reptiles and amphibians. These animals are as dramatic, as colourful and as tender as any other animals.

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  • The Cold Blooded Truth

    1.The Cold Blooded Truth

    7.0
    04-02-200850m

    The first episode discusses the keys to success of reptiles and amphibians, looking at thermoregulation, parental care and the time-scales on which reptiles operate.

  • Land Invaders

    2.Land Invaders

    7.0
    11-02-200850m

    The second programme explores the world of amphibians, of which there are some 6,000 known species. Attenborough visits Australia to illustrate how they became the first back-boned...

  • Dragons of the Dry

    3.Dragons of the Dry

    7.0
    18-02-200850m

    The third instalment takes a look at the immense diversity, social skills and displays of the lizards. While they are highly adept at camouflage, occasionally there is a need to br...

  • Sophisticated Serpents

    4.Sophisticated Serpents

    7.0
    25-02-200850m

    The fourth episode focuses on the most modern reptiles, the snakes, exploring how they have managed to become successful despite their elongated body shape. Attenborough explains h...

  • Armoured Giants

    5.Armoured Giants

    7.0
    03-03-200850m

    The final programme covers the most ancient of the reptiles: the crocodiles and turtles. In the Galápagos Islands, among the giant tortoises, Attenborough explains how the creature...

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