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  1. Flies

    Flies, also known as true flies to distinguish them from creatures such as caddisflies and mayflies, are an order of insects which includes such familiar species as the midge, the bluebottle and the fruit fly. Some estimates put the total number of fly species at around a million, though only a fraction of these have been formally described by scientists.

    23 November 2009

  2. Crabs, shrimps and allies

    The Decapoda is an order of crustaceans which contains all the familiar species such as hermit crabs, lobsters and prawns. All the members of the group have ten legs, hence the scientific name (deca = ten, pod = foot).

    23 November 2009

  3. Mosquitoes

    Mosquitoes are a family of insects encompassing over 3,500 recognised species. Most are associated with warm and humid regions, although they can be found in cooler areas and even in snow. Most mosquito species feed on nectar, however, the females of some species drink blood for the nutrients they need to develop eggs.

    20 November 2009

  4. Beluga whale

    Belugas come together in pods of hundreds and even thousands of individuals in the shallow waters of the arctic and sub-arctic seas. For insulation in these cold waters these whales have 10cm thick blubber and half their weight is fat.

    20 November 2009

  5. Black-throated diver

    Black-throated divers are the only member of the diver bird family to have a white patch on the flank. They breed on the lakes and lochs of Europe and Asia but winter at sea off sheltered coasts.

    20 November 2009

  6. Great northern diver

    Great northern divers, or common loons as they are known in north America, are one of the largest species of diver. Like the other divers they are specialised and powerful underwater swimmers, catching fish with thick, dagger-like bills by sight.

    20 November 2009

  7. Divers

    Divers, also commonly known as loons, are water birds found in north America, Europe and Asia. There are five living species all in the same family (gaviidae) and order (gaviiformes).

    20 November 2009

  8. Australasian tree frogs

    Australasian tree frogs are found in Australia, New Guinea and the surrounding islands. The number of species is currently believed to be around 150, however, this estimate is continually growing as new species are discovered.

    20 November 2009

  9. Humboldt squid

    Humboldt squid are found in the warm waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, and cover a range that expands as the waters are warmed by El Niño. These large squid migrate vertically (diel migration) to follow their prey, from depths of over 1,000m during the day to the surface waters at night.

    20 November 2009

  10. Spider crabs

    Spider crabs are a family of long, skinny-legged crabs containing over 700 species. Often small and slow-moving, some species look like bits of debris and further camouflage themselves by adorning the bristles and spines of their exoskeleton with algae, seaweed and corals.

    20 November 2009

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Collections offer a new perspective on the vast catalogue of clips showcasing presenter favourites, aspects of wildlife film-making, and gathering content together in illuminating ways.

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    In autumn 2009, a major new series brought us life as we've never seen it before. Filmed in HD, the series illustrated the extraordinary lengths to which animals and plants go in order to survive.

  • David Attenborough's favourite moments

    David Attenborough's favourite moments from the last 30 years represent not only memorable personal experiences, but also the diversity of life on our planet and the rapidly changing technological face of broadcasting.

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