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Leap of faith

Duration: 00:38

Freshwater butterfly fish avoid being eaten by leaping out of the water when under threat from underwater predators.

Available since: Wed 16 Jan 2013

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Africa Congo

3/6 David Attenborough journeys to the heart of Africa, which is covered in dense rainforest.

First broadcast: 16 Jan 2013

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