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Animals adapt through random mutations to compete for food, water, and space. Here's how the crocodile, shark, and whale have become survival masters.

Survival of the Fittest

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This is the Race of Life.
It&rsquo;s a battle for survival and the rush to stay one step ahead &ndash; a step that can be the difference between life and death. And as the sun rises, the race begins all over again &ndash; from the mightiest predators to the tiny creatures that teem underfoot. Each and every one of them has the instinct for survival. Every creature must run faster and stay ahead of the game. If not, the consequences can be fatal. After all, in the race of life, there are no prizes for coming second&hellip;
This is not just another wildlife documentary but something completely unique. Race of Life captures the mystery, adventure, and drama of life in the wild like no animal series before.

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No one runs the Race of Life faster than the cheetah, leopard, and tiger. They are solitary, beautiful creatures, symbolic of strength and courage.

The Big Cats

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Many deserts get less than 18 cm (7 in.) of rain yearly. It is difficult to survive, but desert-dwellers have evolved to handle the harsh climate.

The Great Desert Race

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How do herbivores on the African Savannah survive — and even prosper — on a diet that even the strictest vegetarian would pass on?

Herbivores

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Species will fight viciously in self-defense. Explore the Race of Life from the point of view of food, territory, social status, and mates.

Natural Warriors

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To survive predators, prey must constantly adapt to survive. The first instinct for most: Run away. For many, speed is an effective means of escape.

Run Like the Wind

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There are three attack-escape scenarios involving predatory birds and their prey: the climbing flight, horizontal speeding, and turning and diving.

The Early Bird

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All living reptiles are descendants of animals that roamed the Earth 250 million years ago. These animals share one thing: They rely on the sun.

Reptiles

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While speed is key to survival for many prey animals, others use deception or chemistry. There are unique ways in which animals protect themself.

Defenses

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The sea is full of predators built to capture prey and avoid becoming prey themselves. With so many hungry mouths to feed, it’s a jungle down there.

Underwater Predators

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Sea animals deal with many ways of hiding, defending, and feeding. Underwater footage demonstrates how these ocean creatures evolved to survive.

Underwater Prey's Defenses

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Here's the Race of Life on a smaller, but no less competitive, scale: Insects burrow, hop and sing in trees, and dart and dance — whatever it takes.

The Race Underfoot

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Many animals survive and thrive in the dark. But which animals come out at night? How do they find food? And where do they go when the sun rises?

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