Race of Life

There are many fine examples of evolutionary history in the natural world. Animals adapt through a series of small, random mutations and usually do so in order to compete more effectively for food, water and space. Crocodiles are certainly of an ancient lineage, they are believed to be 200 million years old. Sharks have gone through the process of adaptation and evolutionary experimentation as well.

Beautiful but deadly, these cats rule the animal kingdom. Follow the plight of four species as they struggle to survive in four very different landscapes.

Desert animals have evolved to handle heat and lack of water. This includes scorpions, which have existed since life first crawled from the sea.

The African Savannah sees thousands of battles each day. Learn how elephants survive on a diet that even the strictest vegetarian would avoid.

Males and females of some species fight viciously. Though they are usually not trying to kill each other, the fighting can result in death.

With predators always looking for a meal, their prey must constantly avoid being eaten. Defensive adaptations add to their chances of survival.