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Invasion of the Land
Episode 6 of 13
Some 350 million years ago, evolution reached one of its most crucial stages when fish crawled from the water onto the land and became amphibians.
Some 350 million years ago, evolution reached one of its most crucial stages when fish crawled from the water onto the land and became amphibians. Today, newts, salamanders, toads and frogs still survive in great quantities, and there is even one species of frog where the male gives birth from its mouth! Presented by David Attenborough.
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Mouth brooding frog
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Living fossil
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Attenborough |
| Executive Producer | Richard Brock |
Broadcasts
- Tue 20 Feb 1979 20:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Sun 25 Feb 1979 19:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
Tue 8 Apr 1980 19:35- Wed 9 Dec 1981 18:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Mon 6 Oct 1986 19:35
- Sun 14 Jun 1992 19:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Mon 4 Feb 2013 16:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland, Scotland, England & Wales only
- Sat 18 Jan 2014 10:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two HD, Wales, England, Northern Ireland & Scotland only
David Attenborough's favourite moments from 30 years of broadcasting
From close encounters with rare creatures to poignant insight on the state of the planet.