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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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55 minutes

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Tue 18 Nov 2014 14:40
BBC Two Wales

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Credits

Presenter David Attenborough
Producer Miles Barton

Broadcasts

  • Wed 9 Dec 1998 20:00
    BBC One London
  • Wed 20 Jun 2007 22:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 16 Nov 2013 11:05
    BBC Two HD, England, Scotland & Wales only
  • Tue 18 Nov 2014 13:05
    BBC Two England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & HD only
  • Tue 18 Nov 2014 14:40
    BBC Two Wales

The challenges of life for birds, at BBC Nature

The challenges of life for birds, at BBC Nature

As birds are warm-blooded, their eggs have to be incubated, or the embryos will perish.