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The Mating Game
The Mating Game Episodes
Series 1: 5. Against All Odds
One basic need connects all life on earth - the need to breed. But for a few creatures, the odds of success are overwhelmingly stacked against them. Some must find a partner whe ...
08-10-2023
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Series 1: 4. Freshwater: Timing Is Everything
Freshwater covers only a tiny fraction of the earth’s surface, but it is a vital meeting place for many animals - the stage on which millions gather to find a mate. Yet wi ...
01-10-2023
BBC 1
Series 1: 3. Jungles: In The Thick Of It
Jungles and rainforests are home to 80 per cent of all species on earth, but they cover just two per cent of our planet’s surface. To win the mating game here, you need to ...
24-09-2023
BBC 1
Series 1: 2. Oceans: Out Of The Blue
The ocean is where life first began, and where it first experimented with the mating game. All the creatures living here face the same challenge – how to find a partner in ...
17-09-2023
BBC 1
Series 1: 1. Grasslands: In Plain Sight
The grasslands of our planet are some of the most challenging habitats for playing the mating game. They are an open stage where potential partners and jealous rivals can witnes ...
10-09-2023
BBC 1