The Life of Mammals (2002)
David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.
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Episodes
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1. A Winning Design2002-11-20 · 58mFrom the tiniest bat to the massive blue whale, all mammals share the ability to nurture their young on milk and regulate their own temperatures.
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2. Insect Hunters2002-11-27 · 58mMammals from tiny shrews to giant anteaters have specialised in eating insects. Some have even pursued their prey into the skies.
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3. Plant Predators2002-12-04 · 58mThe plant eaters take on the largely indigestible, spiny and poisonous defences of plants with some spectacular physical adaptations to diet.
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4. Chisellers2002-12-11 · 58mSpecial tools like chisel sharp front teeth and underground dwelling enable this group of mammals to feast on roots and seeds.
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5. Meat Eaters2002-12-18 · 58mPredators and prey must evolve speed, endurance and manoeuvrability to outwit each other, and the pack hunters must maintain order in the ranks.
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6. Opportunists2003-01-08 · 58mA mammal capable of having a varied diet can be highly adaptable and exploit new environments including the cities where they thrive.
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7. Return to the Water2003-01-15 · 58mWith perfect streamlined bodies and great underwater speed, seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales became the new hunters of the sea..
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8. Life in the Trees2003-01-22 · 58mA 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.
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9. Social Climbers2003-01-29 · 58mIn the daily hubbub of monkey life, only those with a talent for social wheeler dealing get ahead, driving the shift towards larger brains.
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10. Food for Thought2003-02-05 · 58mThe 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?
Cast
David AttenboroughSelf - PresenterImages
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