Life Story

A variety of wild animals build their foundation for future success by overcoming the hurdles of a challenging infancy.

From surviving the harsh elements of their habitats to securing their own meals, these animals are at the crucial stage of life when they must strike out on their own and fend for themselves.

From hermit crabs forming a queue for a bigger shell to remoras waiting patiently for the perfect bull shark, finding the perfect home and defending it is imperative for these animals.

In the animal kingdom, power is the ultimate prize and animals will use any means necessary to rise through the ranks. For most, fighting, cooperating, manipulating and deceiving are all just a part of winning at the game of life.

Competition to win a mate has created both the most extraordinary beauty and life-threatening violence anywhere in nature and the stakes could not be higher. Without a mate, the journey of life could literally end here for some.

Raising offspring and continuing the line is the next best thing to immortality. But for some animals, raising their young requires life-threatening sacrifice and critical decision-making abilities.