Discovering Life’s Formulas

With Africa as a focus, this series takes a look at the mathematical principles behind the evolution of different characteristics, from the chemical reactions that determine patterns of various species, to the magic number — 1.5 billion — that is a key element in the size and longevity of nearly all mammal species. Against a backdrop of beautifully filmed wildlife footage, “Discovering Life’s Formulas” is a chance to understand the mathematical order that makes up the wild.