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The Demands of the Egg
Episode 8 of 10
David Attenborough presents a natural history of birds. Here he focuses on their varied nest-building techniques and their struggles to protect their eggs.
David Attenborough presents a natural history of birds. In this programme, he examines the variety of ways in which birds construct their nests and protect their eggs from predators. Including breathtaking scenes of aerial piracy and a remarkable 3-D animated view of the processes involved in laying an egg.
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Tue 18 Nov 2014
14:40
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales
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Egg laying
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Alien eggs
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Egg dumping
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Egg warmer
Duration: 01:25
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
| Producer | Miles Barton |
Broadcasts
Wed 9 Dec 1998 20:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One London
Wed 20 Jun 2007 22:30- Sat 16 Nov 2013 11:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two HD, England, Scotland & Wales only
- Tue 18 Nov 2014 13:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & HD only
- Tue 18 Nov 2014 14:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales
The challenges of life for birds, at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Nature
As birds are warm-blooded, their eggs have to be incubated, or the embryos will perish.