The Australian Standard TV /video format is PAL. DVD released in Australia. Sir David Attenborough researches the life of ants in Australian mangroves in this fantastic BBC footage. Evidence of it’s existance can be seen in the form of strange mounds which are popping out of the ground, it is a sign that beneath his feet lies an incredibly fast network of tunnels and chambers, protected from the cold this network is home to a huge empire of wood ants. After following the lives of these incredible creatures and their dramatic fight for survival for a year, David takes us deep into their extraordinary world. Sir David Attenborough guides us through the mysterious realm of ants, presenting a cast of queens and workers, scouts and soldiers with all their amazing stories which play out like a medieval saga. In the Jura mountains of France, there are colonies of wood ants with a powerful New Year message for humans. Season 37 Episode 8 - Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants. Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants. Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants (BBC Two) was a case in point and must have drawn in many viewers who otherwise would have shuddered at … Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants (2018) - "Wood ant colonies generally wage war against one another. At the time of filming the mountains were in the grip of winter, the ground has been frozen solid for months. It is believed to be one of the largest animal societies in the world, w Attenborough and the. Grid; List; Block, Cricket too strong on Sunday. A sneak preview of the film “Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants”. Join David Attenborough as he unravels the secrets of a Swiss ant super colony. PAL Region 4. Australian DVDs are usually "encoded" to play in Australian DVD Players. Others, however, have opted for a more cooperative, supercolony strategy." Categories: Nature, Science / No Comments; David Attenborough takes us to the Jura Mountains, located on the French, Swiss border. David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants 9.30pm, BBC Two. Attenborough And The Empire Of The Ants Share on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Email. Sir David Attenborough guides us through the mysterious realm of ants, … I have recently finished filming for a programme with David Attenborough on ants in the foothills of the Swiss Alps titled Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants.The story is of two physically identical species of ant that live in the same area but have two very different strategies to survive the harsh environment.