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Life Story

Life Story

by RupertBarrington (Author), RupertBarrington (Author), Mike Gunton (Author), Mike Gunton (Author)

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    Hardcover 2014

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Synopsis

Life Story is a tale of survival, laying bare the extraordinary journey animals must make to achieve life's goal - to continue their bloodline. Whether learning new skills, finding a mate or protecting their young, everything they do is a way of meeting a particular challenge to that goal. Extreme circumstances can lead to extreme solutions. Discover how sharks help albatross chicks learn to fly, or why some chimps solve survival problems by making spears. Learn about the extraordinary construction skills of fish and the seduction arts of birds. Witness the devotion of mothers, the gang life of juveniles and the shocking tactics some animals use to eliminate their rivals. Packed with stunning photographs and spectacular stills from the landmark BBC series, Life Story is an unforgettable portrait of the natural world's most dramatic moments.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 288
 Publisher: BBC Books
Published: 09 Oct 2014
ISBN 10: 1849906645
ISBN 13: 9781849906647
Book Overview: Many lives, one epic journey. Accompanying the BBC1 landmark natural history series, Life Story reveals the extraordinary lengths to which animals will go to secure their future.

Media Reviews
Following the gripping BBC One natural history series, Life Story, explains the amazing lengths to which animal will go to secure their future. Packed with dramatic pictures and stills from the programme, it's an unforgettable account of the natural world * Candis Wed *
Author Bio
Mike Gunton is the executive producer of Life Story. He has a PhD in zoology and has produced series such as Life in the Undergrowth, British Isles: A Natural History and Life for the Natural History Unit at the BBC. Rupert Barrington is the series producer of Life Story. He has a degree in zoology and has worked on many natural history series for the BBC, including Life, Natural World and Wildlife on One.