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The Life of Mammals

The Life of Mammals
★ 8.4/10•2002•50m•TV-G•Documentary
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David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.

David Attenborough · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime50m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 20, 2002

Episodes

Episode 1 - A Winning DesignE158m

A Winning Design

From the tiniest bat to the massive blue whale, all mammals share the ability to nurture their young on milk and regulate their own temperatures.

Nov 20, 2002

Episode 2 - Insect HuntersE258m

Insect Hunters

Mammals from tiny shrews to giant anteaters have specialised in eating insects. Some have even pursued their prey into the skies.

Nov 27, 2002

Episode 3 - Plant PredatorsE358m

Plant Predators

The plant eaters take on the largely indigestible, spiny and poisonous defences of plants with some spectacular physical adaptations to diet.

Dec 4, 2002

Episode 4 - ChisellersE458m

Chisellers

Special tools like chisel sharp front teeth and underground dwelling enable this group of mammals to feast on roots and seeds.

Dec 11, 2002

Episode 5 - Meat EatersE558m

Meat Eaters

Predators and prey must evolve speed, endurance and manoeuvrability to outwit each other, and the pack hunters must maintain order in the ranks.

Dec 18, 2002

Episode 6 - OpportunistsE658m

Opportunists

A mammal capable of having a varied diet can be highly adaptable and exploit new environments including the cities where they thrive.

Jan 8, 2003

Episode 7 - Return to the WaterE758m

Return to the Water

With perfect streamlined bodies and great underwater speed, seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales became the new hunters of the sea..

Jan 15, 2003

Episode 8 - Life in the TreesE858m

Life in the Trees

A range of adaptations from sucker-feet to gripping tails help the tree dwellers to survive, and in the dark forest super senses come in to play.

Jan 22, 2003

Episode 9 - Social ClimbersE958m

Social Climbers

In the daily hubbub of monkey life, only those with a talent for social wheeler dealing get ahead, driving the shift towards larger brains.

Jan 29, 2003

Episode 10 - Food for ThoughtE1058m

Food for Thought

The natural world was transformed when one great ape began to walk upright - us. But why has this led to the development of our extraordinary brains?

Feb 5, 2003

Actors

David Attenborough

David Attenborough

Self - Presenter

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