and a fifty meter giant, like this one, may keep it's place in the sun for another two hundred years. 这颗50米高的树将在剩下的200年里汲取阳光
In the race for the top sport hundreds will start 在这个长高比赛上
Their growing tips circle like lassoes, searching out anchors for their spindly stems. 它们的生长锥如套索般圆形移动 来寻找可以攀援的物体.
but each plant has it's own particular strategy for making the most of this rare opportunity. 在这个难得的机会面前 每种植物都有自己非常独特的生长方式
and the thirst for light triggers a race for a place in the sun. 对阳光的渴望引发了这场生长竞赛
and it's time for a really close inspection. 不过这次她已经准备好了亲密接触
A male blue bird of paradise is advertising for a mate. 这只雄性蓝极乐鸟正在做征婚广告
Ajuicy snail is ample recompense for sodden paws. 为了鲜美多汁的蜗牛把爪子弄湿也值得
New water poses problems for the youngsters, 虽然水给小家伙们带来了新的麻烦
For months they've been scattered over huge areas, clinging to existence around tiny water holes. 这些动物曾接连数月 守着零落四方的小水坑 过着艰难的生活