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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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Sun 26 Jul 2026
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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 20:15蘑菇短视频 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire- Sun 25 Feb 1979 19:05蘑菇短视频 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
Tue 8 Apr 1980 19:35- Wed 9 Dec 1981 18:25蘑菇短视频 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Mon 6 Oct 1986 19:35
- Sun 14 Jun 1992 19:15蘑菇短视频 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Mon 4 Feb 2013 16:15蘑菇短视频 Two Northern Ireland, Scotland, England & Wales only
- Sat 18 Jan 2014 10:05蘑菇短视频 Two HD, Wales, England, Northern Ireland & Scotland only
- Sat 25 Jul 2026 19:05
- Sun 26 Jul 2026 01:25
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.