(Life On Earth [VHS] series, Part 11)
David Attenborough focuses this episode on the relationship between hunter and prey--one of the most powerful creative forces of evolution. Features parts 22 & 23 of the 16mm film version of the 'Life On Earth' series.
Part 22, The Leaf Eaters: The earth's plush forests, jungles and tropics have not changed their essentials in 50 million years. Mammals moved about the forest floor with their new adaptation of a "thermal" fur coat. As the climate got drier, grasses spread out of the forest and the small mammals followed to gather the bountiful feast. David Attenborough examines the ecological chain from field mice to buffalo highlighting each animal's specialized adaptations (22 minutes).
Part 23, The Hunters and the Hunted: The struggle between hunter and prey is one of the most powerful creative forces of evolution. David Attenborough discusses the tracking strategies of hunters such as the cheetah, the lion and the hyena. Animals group in herds because they find safety in numbers. Intricate hierarchies and elaborate social structures of different species are examined. We witness the amazing stalking and accelerating abilities of these animals--evidence of the stamina and teamwork needed in order to survive (26 minutes).
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