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OU on the BBC: Life Story - ARCHIVED

Life Story takes us on the greatest of all adventures – the journey through life. First published on Mon, 14 Apr 2014 as OU on the BBC: Life Story - ARCHIVED. To find out more visit The Open...

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Life Story: First Steps

The first episode of Life Story follows stage one of the journey - surviving infancy. First published on Wed, 01 Oct 2014 as Life Story: First Steps. To find out more visit The Open University's...

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Life Story: Growing Up

On reaching adulthood animals strike out on their own to find their place in the world. First published on Mon, 06 Oct 2014 as Life Story: Growing Up. To find out more visit The Open University's...

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Life Story: Home

To survive, animals need somewhere to live. But finding and defending a home is a great challenge.  First published on Tue, 07 Oct 2014 as Life Story: Home. To find out more visit The Open University's...

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Life Story: Power

To gain power an animal must find a way to rise through the ranks of its society.  First published on Tue, 07 Oct 2014 as Life Story: Power. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...

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Life Story: Courtship

It is time to win a mate. The stakes could not be higher: fail now and the journey of life is over. First published on Tue, 07 Oct 2014 as Life Story: Courtship. To find out more visit The Open...

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Life Story: Parenthood

Offspring are the next best thing to immortality. Parents take great risks to raise them. First published on Tue, 07 Oct 2014 as Life Story: Parenthood. To find out more visit The Open University's...

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Life Story: Download your free poster

Download your free Life Story poster to accompany the BBC One series. First published on Wed, 08 Oct 2014 as Life Story: Download your free poster. To find out more visit The Open University's...

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Life Story: The episodes

Find out more about the six crucial stages of the life journey with our guide to the episodes. First published on Tue, 14 Oct 2014 as Life Story: The episodes. To find out more visit The Open...

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Life Story: How to install the app

Bring your free Life Story poster to life with these four simple steps. First published on Fri, 17 Oct 2014 as Life Story: How to install the app. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn...

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Meerkat alarm calls

Zoologist Tim Clutton-Brock explains how meerkats use the alarm calls from other species to stay safe - unless it is a Drongo imitating a meerkat! Professor Tim Clutton-Brock.First published on Tue, 21...

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Weaver bird nests

Dr Dieter Oschadleus explains how and why weaver birds build their nests the way they do. Dr Dieter Oschadleus.First published on Tue, 21 Oct 2014 as Weaver bird nests. To find out more visit The Open...

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Raising humpback whale calves

Among the Hawaiian islands, researcher Dr Rachel Cartwright observes humpback whales and their calves in their breeding area. Dr Rachel Cartwright.First published on Tue, 21 Oct 2014 as Raising...

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Kangaroo friendships

Just as humans benefit from friendships, kangaroos also enjoy being part of a social network, PhD student Emily Best explains. Emily Best.First published on Wed, 22 Oct 2014 as Kangaroo friendships. To...

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Mating choices of Japanese macaques

How female macaques choose their mating partners is the focus of Dr Michael Huffman's research. Dr Michael Huffman.First published on Wed, 22 Oct 2014 as Mating choices of Japanese macaques . To find...

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Endangered green turtles

Many green turtles come to nest on Raine Island but, for some, says Dr Andrew Dunstan, it is literally an uphill struggle. Dr Andrew Dunstan.First published on Thu, 23 Oct 2014 as Endangered green...

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Meerkats as desert specialists

Meerkats are often associated with the Kalahari sands and, over time, have become highly adapted to the desert conditions. Professor Tim Clutton-Brock.First published on Thu, 23 Oct 2014 as Meerkats as...

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New BBC series reveals more about the wise old elephant, but many mysteries...

The life story of any animal involves daily struggles and triumphs, twists and turns – and each individual has its own unique narrative. Dr David Robinson.First published on Fri, 24 Oct 2014 as New BBC...

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Life Story

With Life Story, David Attenborough takes us on the greatest of all adventures – the journey through life. Find out more, and watch clips from the series. The OpenLearn team.First published on Fri, 11...

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