Cutting-edge photography technology captures unprecedented amazing scenery-courting birds dance dazzling and complicated steps on the water to show their loyalty; Fish use fins to fly and get rid of predators. This film uses the lens to discover the rich and colorful biodiversity on the earth and the survival strategies of animals and plants.
This is a continuous evolutionary process: under extreme pressure, creatures overcome the challenges from enemies and the environment and constantly expand their behavior limits.
Life (also known as Pulse of Life) is a series of ten documentaries produced by BBC, which started broadcasting on BBC TV in June 65438+1October 65438+February 2009. The production of this film lasted four years, all in high definition. Each episode is 50 minutes, plus 10 minutes of shooting tidbits, totaling ***60 minutes.
The significance of this documentary:
2009 is the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth and the 50th anniversary of the publication1on the Origin of Species. To commemorate, this film tries to show the diversity of colorful species in nature and their magical survival skills evolved to adapt to the environment.
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first episode
The film "The Challenge of Life" introduces some special actions made by animals and plants in order to survive and reproduce. Under the lens of 1000 frames per second, you can see that the capuchin monkey broke open the palm kernel with a stone; Hippos jump from the water into the air; The chameleon spider steals prey online; Cheetah Qixin cooperates with hunting ostriches; Dolphins swim out of the mud circle to prey on fish; Seals escape killer whales in Antarctic ice.
Main animals: capuchin monkeys, dolphins, cheetahs, chameleons, killer whales.
2, the fourth episode
fish
Fish can fly, feel the current, swim at the speed of 100 miles per hour, and even walk on land. From open waters to coral reefs, from stormy waves to fresh water springs in Kenya, let's swim in the water with sharks, mudskippers and striped butterflies. Here, you can see the "ironic tassel head" home defense battle, hunt with swordfish, fly with flying fish, enter the mysterious world of Hailong, and even join the rock climbing tour of small goby.
Main animals: grass sea dragon, swordfish, flying fish, shark, Hawaiian goby.
3. Episode 6
insect
Insects are the most diverse animals on earth. The key to their success lies in their unique ability to transform themselves. They have terrible weapons, but they can also show some warm and complicated behaviors. Let's keep up with the millions of Mexican monarch butterflies flying into the air; Watch a beetle spray chemicals on the enemy; Witness the great tiger bee's desperate struggle for its spouse; Join the mighty army of leaf-cutting ants; Spend a dangerous day with dragonfly.
Main animals: Odonata, leaf-cutting ants, killer bees, bomber beetles.
Baidu Encyclopedia-Life (a documentary released in the UK in 2009)
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