Weapons of life
duration: 1 x 1hour special
format: TV-programming, wildlife
material: digital betacam
People invented weapons hundreds of thousands of years ago. They used them for hunting and
to fight each other. Throughout history mankind has developed increasingly efficient weapons. Their use
led to the extinction of many species and the death of a hundred million men in countless
wars.
But during evolution nature itself developed the most efficient weapons - long before
human beings existed on earth. In the fight for survival each species created effective strategies
for hunting and protection.
They developed the Weapons of life.
Experience the astonishing, frightening and most interesting ways nature has equipped
its creatures with efficient weapons.
Watch their amazing and creative strategies to kill and defend.
