Micro Monsters with David Attenborough

Overview

David Attenborough invites viewers into an astonishing microcosm, showcasing the incredible adaptability of the planet's most successful animals in "Micro Monsters." Through groundbreaking macroscopic filming techniques, the series unveils the complex behaviors and intricate habitats of these tiny creatures, often hidden from our sight. Audiences will encounter fierce armies of ants, cunning spiders crafting silken traps, venomous scorpions, and beetles that eject boiling chemicals to fend off threats. Attenborough’s exploration of the fascinating lives of bees and assassin bugs promises an eye-opening journey into the extraordinary world of insects.

Episodes

• 1
  

  Conflict

  David Attenborough leverages cutting-edge technology to delve into the fierce battles, intense rivalries, and lethal armaments found in the insect ki...

  Jun 15, 2013
• 2
  

  Predator

  David Attenborough takes us on an eye-opening journey into the fascinating realm of insects, exploring how predators outsmart their prey's defenses. ...

  Jun 22, 2013
• 3
  

  Courtship

  Explore the fascinating and often bizarre world of insect romance through a series of intriguing close-ups. Witness scorpions performing elaborate da...

  Jun 29, 2013
• 4
  

  Reproduction

  In an intimate exploration of the animal kingdom, David Attenborough guides us through the fascinating mating habits of various insects. The tiny mal...

  Jul 06, 2013
• 5
  

  Family

  In a departure from the usual themes of strife, this episode highlights the power of collaboration. Featuring aptly named social spiders, which weave...

  Jul 13, 2013
• 6
  

  Colony

  Spending hours captivated by the intricate behavior of leafcutter ants at the Natural History Museum in London is a personal delight of mine. However...

  Jul 20, 2013