Deadly Instincts

The law of the wild is kill or be killed - but how do different creatures execute this grisly task?

Growing up is tough. In the journey from birth to adulthood, only the strongest make it.

Reproduction is key, and animals go to astonishing lengths to find, keep, and defend their mates.

A vast array of species will do whatever it takes to protect their offspring and their bloodlines.

The odds of survival are against those at the bottom of the food chain, but some beat the odds.

From food to territory to mating, all animals compete against each other to survive.